Xinjiang
Xinjiang Uyghurs Aren’t China’s Only Forced Labor Problem
A Uyghur group wants the U.K. to block Xinjiang cotton, while Canada is reportedly selling goods made with…
US Lawmakers Propose Including Beijing Olympics Boycott in Defense Bill
U.S. senators are proposing an amendment to an annual defense bill that would require a diplomatic boycott of…
Puma CEO Warns of ‘Very Difficult Market’ in China
Puma's CEO said he was optimistic about a medium-term recovery in China even as sales comparisons have…
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NBA Player Accuses Nike of Profiting From ‘Slave Labor’
"Nike remains vocal about injustice here in America, but when it comes to China, Nike remains silent," Enes…
China Harvests First Anti-BCI Cotton in Xinjiang
With the new NBA season getting underway, politicians revived concerns about big-name stars endorsing…
Is Port Congestion a National Security Issue?
Amid port congestion and pending trade legislation, supply chain stakeholders and federal officials must…
Adidas Deal Gets Chinese Basketballer in Trouble
The furor over brands' Xinjiang stances shows little sign of fully subsiding.
Federal Judge’s Rejection Keeps Nike Supplier in Limbo
Changji Esquel Textile Co. isn't budging from the Commerce Department's trade blacklist anytime soon.
Risky Business: Brands Face ‘Perfect Storm’ for Responsible Procurement
Deteriorating labor conditions worldwide have created a "set of dilemmas for ethical procurement," says…
Why Chinese Regulators Cracked Down on Canada Goose and H&M
The two brands faced more than $100,000 in combined fines for offenses including "false advertising" and…
Hugo Boss, C&A in Hot Seat Over Xinjiang Allegations
A human-rights group has filed a complaint in Germany against C&A, Hugo Boss and others for allegedly…
Esquel Group Accuses US Customs of Targeting Vietnam Shipments
According to the company's CEO Marjorie Yang, "No other manufacturer is facing CBP detentions at the same…
Australian Senate Passes Bill Targeting Forced Labor
Amid mounting concerns over forced labor in Xinjiang, the Australian Senate approved a bill that would ban…
New China Auditor Drama: Authorities Shut Down Shenzhen Verité After Raid
Chinese authorities have shuttered a U.S. labor auditor's China arm in the latest salvo amid growing tensions…
Uniqlo Reunites With Ines de la Fressange for Fall/Winter Lifewear
However, it's unclear if cotton-made items in the new collection will pass the smell test with U.S. Customs…