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Xinjiang Confidential: What Auditor Exodus Means for Apparel Sourcing
As WRAP, Bureau Veritas and more drop audits in the Chinese region hit by forced-labor allegations, what's…
China Goes on the Defensive as US Scrutinizes Xinjiang Supply Chains
As brands and the U.S. government react to forced-labor allegations, a white paper claims Xinjiang's…
H&M Cuts Xinjiang Ties as Lawmakers Push to Punish China on Forced Labor
The administration's omission of Uyghur abuses in a China trade deal marks a "profound failure of leadership…
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Government Bans ‘Forced Labor’ Xinjiang Imports as Protests Rock NYFW
Rumors of a ban on select Xinjiang imports crescendoed Monday with U.S. customs issuing a WRO as pro-Uyghur…
Risk of Forced Labor in Asia’s Manufacturing Hubs ‘Higher Than Ever’
Asia's manufacturing hubs are witnessing a surge in incidences of modern slavery that are poised to worsen…
Possible Xinjiang Cotton Ban Looms, Fueling US-China Tensions
CBP could hand down a mandate this week that would bar imports of cotton and textiles from China's Xinjiang…
Cotton-Made Xinjiang Goods Under Fire From Human-Rights Groups
Human-rights groups have urged the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to issue a regional detention order on all…
Patagonia Cuts Ties with Xinjiang Amid Reports of Human-Rights Abuses
Outdoor apparel maker Patagonia says it will no longer source materials from the embattled Xinjiang Uyghur…
Esquel Group Denies Forced Labor Allegations That Landed it on US Blacklist
Esquel Group says it's "deeply offended" by the U.S. government's` blacklisting decision, which it says are…
11 Chinese Manufacturers and Firms Flagged for Human-Rights Abuses
The U.S. Department of Commerce has flagged 11 Chinese companies for human rights violations and abuses.
Trump Signs Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Into Law, Incurring China’s Wrath
President Trump signed a measure that would allow him to impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in…
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Passes House and Senate. Next Stop: Trump’s Desk
The forced labor of Uyghur minorities in China's Xinjiang province has been linked to a number of fashion and…
Uzbek Cotton Boycott: As Decision Approaches, Fashion Needs Assurances
U.S. fashion brands need specific assurances from Uzbekistan before they can source cotton from a country…
Citing COVID-19 Crisis, Uzbekistan Ramps Up Pressure on Cotton Campaign to End Boycott
Lifting of the cotton boycott could generate much-needed jobs and support the Uzbek economy during the…
COVID-19 Has ‘Magnified’ Risks of Forced Labor and Modern Slavery: WEF
As the COVID-19 pandemic deepens across the globe, so, too, has the systemic inequality that results in…