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1 Mar 2020
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Abercrombie & Fitch Apple Acer Alstom Amazon.com Asus Computer Inc. adidas BMW BYD Bombardier Bosch Cisco Systems Calvin Klein (part of PVH) Carter's Changan Dell Electrolux Fila General Electric (GE) General Motors Gap Google (part of Alphabet) HP Inc. (Hewlett-Packard) Haier Hitachi Huawei Technologies Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) L.L.Bean Lacoste (part of Devanlay) LG Electronics (part of LG Corp.) Lenovo Li Ning Land Rover (part of Tata Group) Mitsubishi Group Marks & Spencer Microsoft Mercedes-Benz (part of Daimler) Nokia Nike North Face (part of VF Corp) Nintendo Polo Ralph Lauren Puma Panasonic Siemens Samsung Sony Sharp Skechers Tommy Hilfiger (part of PVH) TDK Toshiba Tsinghua Tongfang Volkswagen Victoria's Secret (part of Limited Brands) Zara (part of Inditex) ZTE Uniqlo (part of Fast Retailing) Xiaomi Oppo Electronics Hisense HTC Geely CRRC
[The Australian Strategic Policy Institute published a report entitled "Uyghurs for sale - ‘Re-education’, forced labour and surveillance beyond Xinjiang" in February 2020.]
… There is mounting evidence that many Uyghurs are now being forced to work in factories within Xinjiang. This report reveals that Chinese factories outside Xinjiang are also sourcing Uyghur workers under a revived, exploitative government-led labour transfer scheme. Some factories appear to be using Uyghur workers sent directly from ‘re-education camps’.
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has identified 27 factories in nine Chinese provinces that are using Uyghur labour transferred from Xinjiang since 2017. Those factories claim to be part of the supply chain of 83 well-known global brands. Between 2017 and 2019, we estimate that at least 80,000 Uyghurs were transferred out of Xinjiang and assigned to factories through labour transfer programs under a central government policy known as ‘Xinjiang Aid’…
This report examines three case studies in which Uyghur workers appear to be employed under forced labour conditions by factories in China that supply major global brands. In the first case study, a factory in eastern China that manufactures shoes for US company Nike is equipped with watchtowers, barbed-wire fences and police guard boxes… In the second case study of another eastern province factory claiming to supply sportswear multinationals Adidas and Fila, evidence suggests that Uyghur workers were transferred directly from one of Xinjiang’s ‘re-education camps’… In the third case study, we identify several Chinese factories making components for Apple or their suppliers using Uyghur labour.
In all, ASPI’s research has identified 83 foreign and Chinese companies directly or indirectly benefiting from the use of Uyghur workers outside Xinjiang through potentially abusive labour transfer programs as recently as 2019: Abercrombie & Fitch, Acer, Adidas, Alstom, Amazon, Apple, ASUS, BAIC Motor, BMW, Bombardier, Bosch, BYD, Calvin Klein, Candy, Carter’s, Cerruti 1881, Changan Automobile, Cisco, CRRC, Dell, Electrolux, Fila, Founder Group, GAC Group (automobiles), Gap, Geely Auto, General Electric, General Motors, Google, H&M, Haier, Hart Schaffner Marx, Hisense, Hitachi, HP, HTC, Huawei, iFlyTek, Jack & Jones, Jaguar, Japan Display Inc., L.L.Bean, Lacoste, Land Rover, Lenovo, LG, Li-Ning, Mayor, Meizu, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, Mitsumi, Nike, Nintendo, Nokia, The North Face, Oculus, Oppo, Panasonic, Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, Roewe, SAIC Motor, Samsung, SGMW, Sharp, Siemens, Skechers, Sony, TDK, Tommy Hilfiger, Toshiba, Tsinghua Tongfang, Uniqlo, Victoria’s Secret, Vivo, Volkswagen, Xiaomi, Zara, Zegna, ZTE. Some brands are linked with multiple factories.
The data is based on published supplier lists, media reports, and the factories’ claimed suppliers. ASPI reached out to these 83 brands to confirm their relevant supplier details. Where companies responded before publication, we have included their relevant clarifications in this report. If any company responses are made available after publication of the report, we will address these online.
ASPI notes that a small number of brands including Abercrombie & Fitch advised they have instructed their vendors to terminate their relationships with these suppliers in 2020. Others, including Adidas, Bosch and Panasonic, said they had no direct contractual relationships with the suppliers implicated in the labour schemes, but no brands were able to rule out a link further down their supply chain…
Part of the following timelines
China: 83 major brands implicated in report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang assigned to factories across provinces; Includes company responses
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China: Xinjiang exports to US drop in September but still higher year on year despite forced labour law
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- 25 Oct 2022
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Hong Kong: Journalists quit after South China Morning Post axes Xinjiang series, ex-editor says
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- 25 Oct 2022
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China: UN report finds it ‘reasonable to conclude’ forced labour present in Xinjiang
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- 2 Sep 2022
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USA: Piles of solar panels held at border since Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force
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- 15 Aug 2022
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Roth Capital says 3 gigawatts of modules have been held; Disruption in trade may slow renewables expansion in America
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Uzbekistan: Korean trading company POSCO Intl. seeing rapid increase in profit from Uzbekistan cotton sales after Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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- 11 Aug 2022
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Bangladesh and Vietnam: Businesses alarmed over risk of 'cotton laundering' following US Xinjiang cotton ban
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- 27 Jul 2022
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Japanese apparel co. United Arrows reportedly stops using Xinjiang cotton
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- 22 Jul 2022
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China: Forced labour red flags in car battery supply chain
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- 4 Jul 2022
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Global coalition urges companies not to dump Uyghur-linked goods in non-US markets in wake of forced labour ban
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Companies warn of shipment delays as Uyghur forced labour ban enters into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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Companies say they fear the law that came into effect Tuesday aiming to prevent shipping of goods using forced labour is difficult and costly to comply with
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USA: Fashion industry explores supply chain digitalisation as Uyghur forced labour ban comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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China denounces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as destabilising supply chains and creating unemployment
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- 21 Jun 2022
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美国《维吾尔强迫劳动预防法案》生效在即,美国海关实操指南全面分析
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- 19 Jun 2022
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- Article
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USA: Department of Homeland Security releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy
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- 17 Jun 2022
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美国《防止强迫维吾尔人劳动法》及其《操作指南》的全面梳理
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Global fashion brands turn to alternative cotton sources given lack of access to Xinjiang's supply chain
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Hikvision cameras help track Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in Xinjiang, report finds
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- 14 Jun 2022
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USA: Government guidance on Uyghur forced labour ban released
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- 13 Jun 2022
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China: Walmart arm Sam's Club denies having deliberately removed Xinjiang-sourced goods from its app
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- 5 Jan 2022
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China: Tesla showroom opening in Xinjiang criticised by rights groups
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- 4 Jan 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law
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- 23 Dec 2021
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Intel apologises to China after Xinjiang sourcing policy causes backlash
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- 23 Dec 2021
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United Kingdom: Trade minister hints at banning Chinese imports with forced labour links
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- 20 Dec 2021
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USA: Congress passes bill requiring companies to prove goods imported from China's Xinjiang region are free from forced labour
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- 17 Dec 2021
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Japan: Fast Retailing, the operator of Uniqlo, says no human rights violations in supply chains against alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang
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- 3 Dec 2021
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China: Swedish telecom giant Ericsson allegedly sourced from Chinese factory linked to forced labour; incl. co. comment
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- 24 Nov 2021
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Japan: More apparel makers stop using China's Xinjiang cotton amid forced labour concerns
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- 23 Nov 2021
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Czechia: Marriott apologises for refusing to host Uyghur conference as its Prague branch cited 'political neutrality' for decision
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- 19 Nov 2021
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USA: Court rejects Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group's request to remove Xinjiang unit from entity list
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- 8 Oct 2021
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USA: Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group resumes lawsuit in bid to remove Xinjiang unit from sanctions list
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- 30 Aug 2021
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China: Shenzhen Verite's closure due to "fabricated" report on Xinjiang, according to state media
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- 20 Aug 2021
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China closes U.S. labour auditor as tensions mount over forced labour allegations
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- 19 Aug 2021
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China: Chinese suppliers to Apple, Nike shun Xinjiang workers
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- 20 Jul 2021
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USA: Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports unless products proven free of forced labour
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- 16 Jul 2021
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USA: Updated business advisory warns companies on Xinjiang business and calls for heightened due diligence
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- 14 Jul 2021
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USA bans imports of silica-based solar materials from China's Hoshine Silicon Industry Co due to forced labour concerns
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- 25 Jun 2021
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美国:海关因新疆强迫劳动疑虑拦截优衣库棉质衬衫
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- 21 May 2021
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USA: UNIQLO shirts seized by customs after being suspected of being produced using forced labor in Xinjiang
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- 20 May 2021
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「新疆綿」利用掲げる良品計画、欧米企業と一線
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- 18 May 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Japan’s Muji Appeals to China by Advertising Use of Xinjiang Cotton
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- 17 May 2021
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Chinese apparel brand 361 Degrees to source Xinjiang materials with China Cotton Industry Alliance
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- 26 Apr 2021
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Xinjiang exports to US doubled in 2021 first quarter despite cotton ban and sanctions
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- 22 Apr 2021
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中国:カゴメ、新疆産トマト使用停止 人権問題考慮
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Volkswagen executive rules out possibility of forced labour and stands by commitment in Xinjiang
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Continued embrace of ESG undeterred by geopolitics and boycotts of foreign brands, investment advisers say
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Retailers highlighting issue of forced labor face backlash from Chinese consumers
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Alleged use of Xinjiang workers in China's solar supply chains presents US govt with dilemma
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- 16 Apr 2021
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China steps up plans for domestic Better Cotton Initiative amid forced labour concerns
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- 15 Apr 2021
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Muji brand owner Ryohin Keikaku details steps to address concerns over use of Xinjiang cotton
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- 14 Apr 2021
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日本番茄酱品牌“可果美”停止进口新疆原料
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Leading Japanese ketchup producer Kagome halts Xinjiang tomato imports
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Kagome first major Japanese corporation to cut ties over Uyghur issue
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Industry experts speak about limitations of Better Cotton Initiative's role in Xinjiang
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- 12 Apr 2021
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NGOs file complaint in France against clothing firms over Uighur labour
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- 9 Apr 2021
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Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo, says company is politically neutral but will halt business with human rights violators
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- 9 Apr 2021
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ファーストリテイリング柳井社長、ウイグル問題は政治的なのでノーコメント
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- 8 Apr 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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H&M事件背后,关于“道德采购”那些事
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- 4 Apr 2021
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专家称:欧美日等时装大牌,为中国钩住了全球供应链
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- 3 Apr 2021
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Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang
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- 31 Mar 2021
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Investors are putting pressure on Western companies over alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, requesting more information about supply chains and urging companies to act to prevent abuse.
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Commentary: Why China’s boycott of H&M, Nike, and other Western brands may blow over
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- 30 Mar 2021
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「中国に対する一切の中傷とデマに反対する」アシックス中国法人、新疆ウイグル自治区めぐる問題で声明
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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ユニクロも? 新疆綿拒否の外国製品に不買運動
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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China: UN experts call for unhindered access to conduct fact-finding missions and urge companies to closely scrutinize their supply chains
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- 29 Mar 2021
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ASICS head office clarifies that earlier post on sourcing Xinjiang cotton was unauthorised
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- 29 Mar 2021
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Chinese Mission in Geneva rejects UN experts' comments on alleged forced labour
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- 29 Mar 2021
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FILA中国宣布退出良好棉花发展协会 台湾代理商指原料来自南亚
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Xinjiang viscose producers linked to US-sanctioned entities, records show
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss deletes "unauthorised" statement over Xinjiang cotton and says it does not tolerate forced labour
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Latest Nike shoes sold out despite boycott over Xinjiang cotton
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- 28 Mar 2021
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FILA China cuts ties with BCI; FILA's Taiwan agent says cotton is sourced from South Asia
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- 27 Mar 2021
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中国:Hugo Boss删支持新疆棉声明 官网指不容忍强迫劳动
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- 27 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss and Asics say they would continue to source cotton from Xinjiang
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- 26 Mar 2021
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Zara's parent company Inditex reportedly removes statement on zero-tolerance policy for forced labour
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- 26 Mar 2021
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China: Airbnb asked to drop Olympic ties over alleged human rights issues in Xinjiang
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China urges global fashion brands to reverse Xinjiang cotton boycott
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- 25 Mar 2021
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中国纺织工业联合会就有关新疆地区强迫劳动的指控发表声明
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Muji promotes Xinjiang cotton as Chinese netizens lash rivals
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council publishes statement on Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) says in a statement that some foreign brands are suspected of violating human rights in China’s Xinjiang by excluding Xinjiang cotton and its products from their supply chains in the name of so-called supply chain compliance.
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中国棉花协会发声明支持新疆棉花
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Compilation of statements by H&M, Nike, GAP, Uniqlo, adidas, Zara and New Balance on sourcing Xinjiang cotton
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- 25 Mar 2021
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H&M faces boycott in China over previous decision not to use Xinjiang cotton due to concerns over alleged forced labour
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- 24 Mar 2021
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Chinese company Anta to quit BCI, will continue to use cotton from Xinjiang
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UN Human Rights Council send letters to companies over Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UK: BEIS committee says Modern Slavery Act cannot guarantee supply chains are free from forced labour, recommends strengthening of law and policy framework
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- 17 Mar 2021
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UK: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee releases report on Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains
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- 17 Mar 2021
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- Report
This report examines the extent to which the forced labour of Uyghurs and other ethnicminority groups in the Xinjiang is contributing to UK value chains. It also makes a seriesof recommendations to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy(BEIS) for ensuring that UK businesses do not profit from human rights abuses.
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ERM responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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- Disclosure
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Sedex responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
- Content Type:
- Disclosure
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Social Accountability International responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
- Content Type:
- Disclosure
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Ryohin Keikaku's response
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- 2 Mar 2021
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- Company Response
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Civil society coalition calls on fashion and home-furnishing industries to end links to Uyghur forced labor
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Japan's Muji Stops Short of Ban on Cotton From Xinjiang, Where Forced Labor is Rife
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- 2 Mar 2021
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US moves to support Australian push to tackle China's 'human and labour rights abuses'
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- 28 Feb 2021
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Une plainte déposée contre Nike pour complicité de travail forcé envers les Ouïghours opprimés
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- 25 Feb 2021
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Available languages: français
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日本:小売り・製造業12社、ウイグル弾圧企業との取引停止を公表
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- 24 Feb 2021
- Content Type:
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Available languages: 日本語
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Japan: 12 companies announce policies to end business deals with Chinese companies linked to alleged Uyghur forced labour
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- 23 Feb 2021
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日本企業のウイグル人強制労働問題に対する取組みに関するフォローアップ調査についてのご報告
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- 22 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Andrew Forrest's philanthropic foundation condemns China's treatment of Uighurs
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- 8 Feb 2021
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USA: Coalition demands companies to disclose lobbying against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; includes company responses
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- 5 Feb 2021
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Apple, Inditex, Nike and PVH provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.Adidas, Amazon, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Gap, Heinz, Kohl’s, L Brands, Nordstrom, Ross, Target, TJX and Walmart have not provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.
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China: Xinjiang Textile Industry Association releases social responsibility report on cotton textile industry in the region
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- 1 Feb 2021
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The report said that the cotton textile industry in the region has made remarkable progress in creating jobs, increasing farmers' income and improving people's living standard.
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中国:新疆纺织行业协会发布《新疆棉纺织行业社会责任报告》
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- 1 Feb 2021
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EU-China investment agreement: EU negotiator defends forced labour provisions amid criticism
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- 30 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurers engage suppliers to take measures against possible links to Uyghur forced labour
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- 25 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurer SKL Kommentus Inköpscentral, the Swedish Regions and the Church of Sweden have produced a joint letter requiring their suppliers to take certain actions following concerns over the Uyghur forced labour.
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Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy to USA over Uighur post
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- 21 Jan 2021
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US declares China’s repression of Uighurs in Xinjiang as ‘Genocide’
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- 20 Jan 2021
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The State Department declared that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its wide-scale repression of Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, including in its use of internment camps and forced sterilization.
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Commentary: EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment and doubts on its human rights implications
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- 19 Jan 2021
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制裁棉花的背后:全球供应链上那些隐藏的秘密
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- 17 Jan 2021
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USA bans all cotton products and tomatoes from Xinjiang over forced labour concerns
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- 14 Jan 2021
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The withhold-release order will apply to products including apparel, textiles, tomato seeds, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, and will apply at all US ports of entry
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China: Facial recognition developer Megvii turns to Shanghai IPO after being blacklisted by US for alleged involvements in human rights violations in Xinjiang
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- 13 Jan 2021
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China: Solar companies reportedly linked to forced labour allegations in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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A new report shows some of the world’s biggest solar companies work with the Chinese government to absorb workers from Xinjiang, programs that are often seen as a red flag for forced labor.
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UK: Government takes tougher stance against UK business complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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UK: Foreign Secretary announces package of measures to help UK business avoid complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
- Content Type:
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Apple supplier Lens Technology accused of using forced labour in China
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- 7 Jan 2021
- Content Type:
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New documents show Lens Technology, which makes iPhone glass and is owned by China’s richest woman, received Uighur Muslim laborers transferred from Xinjiang.
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Marks & Spencer is 1st global fashion brand to make public commitment on Uyghur forced labour by signing Call to Action
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- 6 Jan 2021
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Fair Labor Association prohibits member companies from sourcing from Xinjiang, China
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- 23 Dec 2020
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- Disclosure
Following mounting evidence on human rights abuses of Uyghur workers and other ethnic minorities from a range of credible sources and concerns from civil society organizations, the FLA banned its members from sourcing from Xinjiang, China, a first in its 20 year history.
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China: Report highlights evidence from govt documents showing thousands of ethnic minority labourers in Xinjiang forced to pick cotton in coercive state-mandated program
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- 15 Dec 2020
- Content Type:
- Report
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China: Huawei reportedly tested facial recognition software that could identify minorities
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- 15 Dec 2020
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An internal report claims the face-scanning system could trigger a ‘Uighur alarm,’ sparking concerns that the software could help fuel China’s crackdown on the mostly Muslim minority group.
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États-Unis : Le Congrès demande à Nvidia et Intel de s’expliquer sur l’utilisation de leurs technologies dans les programmes de surveillance du gouvernement chinois
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- 11 Dec 2020
- Content Type:
- Article
Available languages: français
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Human Rights Now Releases Statement on Japanese Companies’ Complicity in Forced Labour in Xinjiang UAR
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- 9 Dec 2020
- Content Type:
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USA: Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola among companies reportedly lobbying Congress to weaken Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Bill
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- 2 Dec 2020
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Business groups and major companies like Apple have been pressing Congress to alter legislation cracking down on imports of goods made with forced labor from persecuted Muslim minorities in China.
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États-Unis : Apple accusée de lobbying contre un projet de loi visant à lutter contre le travail forcé en Chine
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- 30 Nov 2020
- Content Type:
- Article
Available languages: français
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Danish pension fund AkademikerPension divests from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 24 Nov 2020
- Content Type:
- Article
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États-Unis : Le gouvernement veut annoncer de nouvelles sanctions à l'encontre d'entreprises chinoises qui ne respecteraient pas les droits humains
- Date:
- 17 Nov 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: français
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Japan: Lawmakers begin weighing bill to sanction Uyghur human rights abuses
- Date:
- 12 Nov 2020
- Content Type:
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Human rights allegations from China's Xinjiang region could jeopardize US solar supply chain
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- 22 Oct 2020
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The solar industry's growing dependence on China's autonomous Xinjiang region for a critical raw material poses mounting risks to a wide range of companies as the U.S. government moves to confront Beijing over alleged human rights abuses there.
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L Brands' statement on forced labour in the XUAR
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- 21 Oct 2020
- Content Type:
- Company Response
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France : Le gouvernement appelle les entreprises françaises à la vigilance sur le respect des droits des minorités en Chine par leurs fournisseurs et sous-traitants
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- 13 Oct 2020
- Content Type:
- Article
Available languages: français
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Polémique après les remerciements adressés par Disney dans son film Mulan à des autorités chinoises accusées de graves violations des droits humains ; avec les commentaires de l'entreprise
- Date:
- 13 Oct 2020
- Content Type:
- Article
Available languages: français
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Commentary: Five international firms refuse to conduct social audits in Xinjiang; time to recognise limitation of social audits everywhere, says NGO
- Date:
- 9 Oct 2020
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The recentrefusalby five international auditing firms to inspect for labor abuses in Xinjiang is a moment for the auditing and certifications industry to rethink its approach to “social audits” everywhere.
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Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang
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- 2 Oct 2020
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Human Rights Now publishes report on 11 Japanese companies’ response to Uyghur human rights issues
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- 28 Sep 2020
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Human Rights Now announced its report, which raises the possibility of Japanese companies’ indirect involvement in forced labour of Uyghurs through their supply chains and urges them to take immediate action
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USA: House of Representatives votes in favour of law aimed at preventing import of goods produced by ethnic minority forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region
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- 23 Sep 2020
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Ces sociétés européennes qui collaborent au contrôle de masse chinois
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Des entreprises de l’UE vendent des outils de surveillance à des responsables d’atteintes aux droits humains en Chine
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Report: Out of Control: Failing EU Laws for Digital Surveillance Export
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- 21 Sep 2020
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This report gives evidence of the gaps in the current European Union (EU) export regulation framework for digital surveillance technologies and provides the EU institutions and its member states with actionable recommendations to improve the protections of human rights in the upcoming Recast Dual Use Regulation. Amnesty International investigated the exports of digital surveillance technologies from Europe to China, a country that (mis)uses its criminal law system to restrict human rights.
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Chine : H&M annonce cesser toute relation commerciale avec un producteur accusé de travail forcé
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- 21 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Norwegian wealth fund's ethics council recommended divestment from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 18 Sep 2020
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H&M ends relationship with Chinese yarn producer over accusations of forced labour
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- 17 Sep 2020
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USA shelves broad import bans on cotton and tomato and announces narrower bans on products from specific entities
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- 15 Sep 2020
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Disney CFO acknowledges that shooting Mulan in Xinjiang has "generated lot of issues"
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- 14 Sep 2020
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USA to block cotton and tomato product from Xinjiang over allegations of human rights abuses
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- 11 Sep 2020
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US: Customs agency moves to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns of ethnic minority forced labour
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- 9 Sep 2020
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Disney provokes widespread criticism after thanking Xinjiang authorities accused of human rights abuses in "Mulan" credits
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- 9 Sep 2020
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Chine : La fabrication de masques a mis en avant le nombre accru d'entreprises profitant indirectement du travail forcé des minorités
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- 4 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human rights groups call on U.S. for regional ban on imports from China made with Uyghur forced labor
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Ban US cotton imports from Xinjiang, say human rights campaigners
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Entretien avec Raphaël Glucksmann, l'euro-député qui interpelle les grandes enseignes au sujet du travail forcé des minorités en Chine
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- 25 Aug 2020
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Available languages: français
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China: Practical guidance discusses ways for investors to identify and mitigate human rights risks in northwest region
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- 4 Aug 2020
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At least two Australian companies reportedly purchase masks made with allegedly forced labour in China
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- 30 Jul 2020
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Most fashion brands claim they have anti-forced labour policies when being urged to stop sourcing from Xinjiang, media report says
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- 30 Jul 2020
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Major Chinese supplier of Australian train parts blacklisted by US denies allegations of using forced labour
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- 29 Jul 2020
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Sanctions on corporations can be used to curb abuse against ethnic minorities, says group of lawyers
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- 23 Jul 2020
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Esquel Group denies allegations of using forced labour in Xinjiang and appeals against US sanction
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- 23 Jul 2020
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Nike says China-based supplier stopped hiring employees from northwest amid forced labour allegations, but critics say further proof is needed
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- 22 Jul 2020
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Estados Unidos: Sancionan a once empresas chinas por violaciones de derechos humanos contra grupo minoritario musulmán
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- 21 Jul 2020
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Available languages: español
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USA: Eleven Chinese firms added to economic blacklist over allegations of using forced labour of ethnic minorities
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- 21 Jul 2020
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Etats-Unis : Le gouvernement adopte une loi obligeant les entreprises américaines opérant au Xinjiang à garantir que leurs produits ne sont pas fabriqués avec recours au travail forcé
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- 8 Jun 2020
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Available languages: français
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USA: Department of Commerce adds 24 Chinese firms and institutions to entity list for risk of "supporting procurement of items for military end-use in China"
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Department of Commerce lists nine Chinese entities and firms for alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Chinese firms and entities added to sanction lists over human rights abuses
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- 25 May 2020
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China: Better Cotton Initiative suspends activities in Xinjiang due to concerns over labour abuses
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- 7 Apr 2020
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North Face/VF Corp's response
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- 24 Mar 2020
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Puma's response
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- 24 Mar 2020
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Abercrombie & Fitch's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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H&M's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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Gap's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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Marks & Spencer's response
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- 19 Mar 2020
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PVH's response
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- 17 Mar 2020
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Samsung's response
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- 16 Mar 2020
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adidas' response
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- 16 Mar 2020
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UNIQLO's response
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- 15 Mar 2020
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US: Gov't proposes bill to bar imports from Xinjiang on basis of potential forced labour by Uygurs
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- 12 Mar 2020
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BMW's response
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- 12 Mar 2020
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Inditex's response
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- 11 Mar 2020
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Nike's response
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- 11 Mar 2020
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Joint statement: Industry associations urge US govt. to engage multi-stakeholder working group to address forced labour of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang & across China
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- 10 Mar 2020
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Apple did not respond
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- 8 Mar 2020
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Esprit did not respond
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- 8 Mar 2020
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Fila did not respond
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- 8 Mar 2020
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Travailleurs Forcés Ouïghers dans des usines sous-traitantes de grande entreprises occidentales: quand cesserons-nous de faire confiance aux seuls engagements des multinationales ?
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- 5 Mar 2020
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Available languages: français
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Chine : 83 grandes marques accusées de recourir au travail forcé des Ouïghours dans leur chaîne d'approvisionnement, selon une ONG
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- 5 Mar 2020
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Major global brands implicated in Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour in China
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- 2 Mar 2020
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China: Xinjiang forced labour reported in multinational supply chains
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- 2 Mar 2020
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China: Nike, Apple & Dell comment on allegations of forced labour in their supply chains
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- 1 Mar 2020
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Major brands implicated in report on forced labour beyond Xinjiang
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- 1 Mar 2020
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Hong Kong: AI firm Megvii reportedly faces additional queries from HKEx on IPO application after blacklisted by US over alleged involvement in human rights violations
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- 1 Dec 2019
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Responsible Sourcing Network proposes initiative to prevent forced labour in Chinese cotton products
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- 18 Nov 2019
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Companies urged to uphold corporate responsibility when sourcing from Xinjiang and Uzbekistan, both with high risks of forced labour
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- 17 Nov 2019
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China: Clothes made with cotton produced by forced labour in Xinjiang is likely being sold in US, think tank says
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- 22 Oct 2019
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Cotton On and Target Australia stop buying cotton from Xinjiang over human rights concerns
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- 18 Oct 2019
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Response by Esprit
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- 6 Aug 2019
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China: Officials hint Xinjiang detention camps to be phased out; But relatives concerned detainees are being released into forced labour
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- 13 Mar 2019
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US Company to stop sales of genetic tech in Xinjiang
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- 21 Feb 2019
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China: 83 major brands implicated in report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang assigned to factories across provinces; Includes company responses
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China: Xinjiang exports to US drop in September but still higher year on year despite forced labour law
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- 25 Oct 2022
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Hong Kong: Journalists quit after South China Morning Post axes Xinjiang series, ex-editor says
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- 25 Oct 2022
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China: UN report finds it ‘reasonable to conclude’ forced labour present in Xinjiang
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- 2 Sep 2022
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USA: Piles of solar panels held at border since Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force
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- 15 Aug 2022
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Roth Capital says 3 gigawatts of modules have been held; Disruption in trade may slow renewables expansion in America
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Uzbekistan: Korean trading company POSCO Intl. seeing rapid increase in profit from Uzbekistan cotton sales after Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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- 11 Aug 2022
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Bangladesh and Vietnam: Businesses alarmed over risk of 'cotton laundering' following US Xinjiang cotton ban
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- 27 Jul 2022
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Japanese apparel co. United Arrows reportedly stops using Xinjiang cotton
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- 22 Jul 2022
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China: Forced labour red flags in car battery supply chain
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- 4 Jul 2022
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Global coalition urges companies not to dump Uyghur-linked goods in non-US markets in wake of forced labour ban
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Companies warn of shipment delays as Uyghur forced labour ban enters into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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Companies say they fear the law that came into effect Tuesday aiming to prevent shipping of goods using forced labour is difficult and costly to comply with
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USA: Fashion industry explores supply chain digitalisation as Uyghur forced labour ban comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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China denounces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as destabilising supply chains and creating unemployment
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- 21 Jun 2022
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美国《维吾尔强迫劳动预防法案》生效在即,美国海关实操指南全面分析
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- 19 Jun 2022
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USA: Department of Homeland Security releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy
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- 17 Jun 2022
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美国《防止强迫维吾尔人劳动法》及其《操作指南》的全面梳理
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Global fashion brands turn to alternative cotton sources given lack of access to Xinjiang's supply chain
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Hikvision cameras help track Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in Xinjiang, report finds
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- 14 Jun 2022
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USA: Government guidance on Uyghur forced labour ban released
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- 13 Jun 2022
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China: Walmart arm Sam's Club denies having deliberately removed Xinjiang-sourced goods from its app
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- 5 Jan 2022
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China: Tesla showroom opening in Xinjiang criticised by rights groups
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- 4 Jan 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law
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- 23 Dec 2021
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Intel apologises to China after Xinjiang sourcing policy causes backlash
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- 23 Dec 2021
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United Kingdom: Trade minister hints at banning Chinese imports with forced labour links
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- 20 Dec 2021
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USA: Congress passes bill requiring companies to prove goods imported from China's Xinjiang region are free from forced labour
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- 17 Dec 2021
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Japan: Fast Retailing, the operator of Uniqlo, says no human rights violations in supply chains against alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang
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- 3 Dec 2021
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China: Swedish telecom giant Ericsson allegedly sourced from Chinese factory linked to forced labour; incl. co. comment
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- 24 Nov 2021
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Japan: More apparel makers stop using China's Xinjiang cotton amid forced labour concerns
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- 23 Nov 2021
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Czechia: Marriott apologises for refusing to host Uyghur conference as its Prague branch cited 'political neutrality' for decision
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- 19 Nov 2021
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USA: Court rejects Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group's request to remove Xinjiang unit from entity list
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- 8 Oct 2021
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USA: Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group resumes lawsuit in bid to remove Xinjiang unit from sanctions list
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- 30 Aug 2021
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China: Shenzhen Verite's closure due to "fabricated" report on Xinjiang, according to state media
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- 20 Aug 2021
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China closes U.S. labour auditor as tensions mount over forced labour allegations
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- 19 Aug 2021
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China: Chinese suppliers to Apple, Nike shun Xinjiang workers
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- 20 Jul 2021
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USA: Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports unless products proven free of forced labour
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- 16 Jul 2021
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USA: Updated business advisory warns companies on Xinjiang business and calls for heightened due diligence
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- 14 Jul 2021
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USA bans imports of silica-based solar materials from China's Hoshine Silicon Industry Co due to forced labour concerns
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- 25 Jun 2021
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美国:海关因新疆强迫劳动疑虑拦截优衣库棉质衬衫
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- 21 May 2021
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USA: UNIQLO shirts seized by customs after being suspected of being produced using forced labor in Xinjiang
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- 20 May 2021
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「新疆綿」利用掲げる良品計画、欧米企業と一線
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- 18 May 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Japan’s Muji Appeals to China by Advertising Use of Xinjiang Cotton
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- 17 May 2021
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Chinese apparel brand 361 Degrees to source Xinjiang materials with China Cotton Industry Alliance
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- 26 Apr 2021
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Xinjiang exports to US doubled in 2021 first quarter despite cotton ban and sanctions
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- 22 Apr 2021
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中国:カゴメ、新疆産トマト使用停止 人権問題考慮
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Volkswagen executive rules out possibility of forced labour and stands by commitment in Xinjiang
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Continued embrace of ESG undeterred by geopolitics and boycotts of foreign brands, investment advisers say
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Retailers highlighting issue of forced labor face backlash from Chinese consumers
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Alleged use of Xinjiang workers in China's solar supply chains presents US govt with dilemma
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- 16 Apr 2021
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China steps up plans for domestic Better Cotton Initiative amid forced labour concerns
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- 15 Apr 2021
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Muji brand owner Ryohin Keikaku details steps to address concerns over use of Xinjiang cotton
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- 14 Apr 2021
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日本番茄酱品牌“可果美”停止进口新疆原料
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Leading Japanese ketchup producer Kagome halts Xinjiang tomato imports
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Kagome first major Japanese corporation to cut ties over Uyghur issue
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Industry experts speak about limitations of Better Cotton Initiative's role in Xinjiang
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- 12 Apr 2021
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NGOs file complaint in France against clothing firms over Uighur labour
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- 9 Apr 2021
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Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo, says company is politically neutral but will halt business with human rights violators
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- 9 Apr 2021
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ファーストリテイリング柳井社長、ウイグル問題は政治的なのでノーコメント
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- 8 Apr 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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H&M事件背后,关于“道德采购”那些事
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- 4 Apr 2021
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专家称:欧美日等时装大牌,为中国钩住了全球供应链
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- 3 Apr 2021
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Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang
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- 31 Mar 2021
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Investors are putting pressure on Western companies over alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, requesting more information about supply chains and urging companies to act to prevent abuse.
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Commentary: Why China’s boycott of H&M, Nike, and other Western brands may blow over
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- 30 Mar 2021
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「中国に対する一切の中傷とデマに反対する」アシックス中国法人、新疆ウイグル自治区めぐる問題で声明
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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ユニクロも? 新疆綿拒否の外国製品に不買運動
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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China: UN experts call for unhindered access to conduct fact-finding missions and urge companies to closely scrutinize their supply chains
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- 29 Mar 2021
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ASICS head office clarifies that earlier post on sourcing Xinjiang cotton was unauthorised
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- 29 Mar 2021
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Chinese Mission in Geneva rejects UN experts' comments on alleged forced labour
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- 29 Mar 2021
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FILA中国宣布退出良好棉花发展协会 台湾代理商指原料来自南亚
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Xinjiang viscose producers linked to US-sanctioned entities, records show
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss deletes "unauthorised" statement over Xinjiang cotton and says it does not tolerate forced labour
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Latest Nike shoes sold out despite boycott over Xinjiang cotton
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- 28 Mar 2021
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FILA China cuts ties with BCI; FILA's Taiwan agent says cotton is sourced from South Asia
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- 27 Mar 2021
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中国:Hugo Boss删支持新疆棉声明 官网指不容忍强迫劳动
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- 27 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss and Asics say they would continue to source cotton from Xinjiang
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- 26 Mar 2021
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Zara's parent company Inditex reportedly removes statement on zero-tolerance policy for forced labour
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- 26 Mar 2021
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China: Airbnb asked to drop Olympic ties over alleged human rights issues in Xinjiang
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China urges global fashion brands to reverse Xinjiang cotton boycott
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- 25 Mar 2021
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中国纺织工业联合会就有关新疆地区强迫劳动的指控发表声明
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Muji promotes Xinjiang cotton as Chinese netizens lash rivals
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council publishes statement on Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) says in a statement that some foreign brands are suspected of violating human rights in China’s Xinjiang by excluding Xinjiang cotton and its products from their supply chains in the name of so-called supply chain compliance.
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中国棉花协会发声明支持新疆棉花
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Compilation of statements by H&M, Nike, GAP, Uniqlo, adidas, Zara and New Balance on sourcing Xinjiang cotton
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- 25 Mar 2021
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H&M faces boycott in China over previous decision not to use Xinjiang cotton due to concerns over alleged forced labour
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- 24 Mar 2021
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Chinese company Anta to quit BCI, will continue to use cotton from Xinjiang
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UN Human Rights Council send letters to companies over Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UK: BEIS committee says Modern Slavery Act cannot guarantee supply chains are free from forced labour, recommends strengthening of law and policy framework
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- 17 Mar 2021
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UK: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee releases report on Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains
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- 17 Mar 2021
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This report examines the extent to which the forced labour of Uyghurs and other ethnicminority groups in the Xinjiang is contributing to UK value chains. It also makes a seriesof recommendations to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy(BEIS) for ensuring that UK businesses do not profit from human rights abuses.
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ERM responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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- Disclosure
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Sedex responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Social Accountability International responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Ryohin Keikaku's response
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Civil society coalition calls on fashion and home-furnishing industries to end links to Uyghur forced labor
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Japan's Muji Stops Short of Ban on Cotton From Xinjiang, Where Forced Labor is Rife
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- 2 Mar 2021
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US moves to support Australian push to tackle China's 'human and labour rights abuses'
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- 28 Feb 2021
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Une plainte déposée contre Nike pour complicité de travail forcé envers les Ouïghours opprimés
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- 25 Feb 2021
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Available languages: français
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日本:小売り・製造業12社、ウイグル弾圧企業との取引停止を公表
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- 24 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Japan: 12 companies announce policies to end business deals with Chinese companies linked to alleged Uyghur forced labour
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- 23 Feb 2021
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日本企業のウイグル人強制労働問題に対する取組みに関するフォローアップ調査についてのご報告
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- 22 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Andrew Forrest's philanthropic foundation condemns China's treatment of Uighurs
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- 8 Feb 2021
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USA: Coalition demands companies to disclose lobbying against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; includes company responses
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- 5 Feb 2021
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Apple, Inditex, Nike and PVH provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.Adidas, Amazon, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Gap, Heinz, Kohl’s, L Brands, Nordstrom, Ross, Target, TJX and Walmart have not provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.
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China: Xinjiang Textile Industry Association releases social responsibility report on cotton textile industry in the region
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- 1 Feb 2021
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The report said that the cotton textile industry in the region has made remarkable progress in creating jobs, increasing farmers' income and improving people's living standard.
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中国:新疆纺织行业协会发布《新疆棉纺织行业社会责任报告》
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- 1 Feb 2021
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EU-China investment agreement: EU negotiator defends forced labour provisions amid criticism
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- 30 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurers engage suppliers to take measures against possible links to Uyghur forced labour
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- 25 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurer SKL Kommentus Inköpscentral, the Swedish Regions and the Church of Sweden have produced a joint letter requiring their suppliers to take certain actions following concerns over the Uyghur forced labour.
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Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy to USA over Uighur post
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- 21 Jan 2021
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US declares China’s repression of Uighurs in Xinjiang as ‘Genocide’
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- 20 Jan 2021
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The State Department declared that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its wide-scale repression of Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, including in its use of internment camps and forced sterilization.
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Commentary: EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment and doubts on its human rights implications
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- 19 Jan 2021
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制裁棉花的背后:全球供应链上那些隐藏的秘密
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- 17 Jan 2021
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USA bans all cotton products and tomatoes from Xinjiang over forced labour concerns
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- 14 Jan 2021
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The withhold-release order will apply to products including apparel, textiles, tomato seeds, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, and will apply at all US ports of entry
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China: Facial recognition developer Megvii turns to Shanghai IPO after being blacklisted by US for alleged involvements in human rights violations in Xinjiang
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- 13 Jan 2021
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China: Solar companies reportedly linked to forced labour allegations in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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A new report shows some of the world’s biggest solar companies work with the Chinese government to absorb workers from Xinjiang, programs that are often seen as a red flag for forced labor.
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UK: Government takes tougher stance against UK business complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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UK: Foreign Secretary announces package of measures to help UK business avoid complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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Apple supplier Lens Technology accused of using forced labour in China
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- 7 Jan 2021
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New documents show Lens Technology, which makes iPhone glass and is owned by China’s richest woman, received Uighur Muslim laborers transferred from Xinjiang.
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Marks & Spencer is 1st global fashion brand to make public commitment on Uyghur forced labour by signing Call to Action
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- 6 Jan 2021
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Fair Labor Association prohibits member companies from sourcing from Xinjiang, China
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- 23 Dec 2020
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- Disclosure
Following mounting evidence on human rights abuses of Uyghur workers and other ethnic minorities from a range of credible sources and concerns from civil society organizations, the FLA banned its members from sourcing from Xinjiang, China, a first in its 20 year history.
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China: Report highlights evidence from govt documents showing thousands of ethnic minority labourers in Xinjiang forced to pick cotton in coercive state-mandated program
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- 15 Dec 2020
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- Report
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China: Huawei reportedly tested facial recognition software that could identify minorities
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- 15 Dec 2020
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An internal report claims the face-scanning system could trigger a ‘Uighur alarm,’ sparking concerns that the software could help fuel China’s crackdown on the mostly Muslim minority group.
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États-Unis : Le Congrès demande à Nvidia et Intel de s’expliquer sur l’utilisation de leurs technologies dans les programmes de surveillance du gouvernement chinois
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- 11 Dec 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human Rights Now Releases Statement on Japanese Companies’ Complicity in Forced Labour in Xinjiang UAR
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- 9 Dec 2020
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USA: Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola among companies reportedly lobbying Congress to weaken Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Bill
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- 2 Dec 2020
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Business groups and major companies like Apple have been pressing Congress to alter legislation cracking down on imports of goods made with forced labor from persecuted Muslim minorities in China.
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États-Unis : Apple accusée de lobbying contre un projet de loi visant à lutter contre le travail forcé en Chine
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- 30 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Danish pension fund AkademikerPension divests from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 24 Nov 2020
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États-Unis : Le gouvernement veut annoncer de nouvelles sanctions à l'encontre d'entreprises chinoises qui ne respecteraient pas les droits humains
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- 17 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Japan: Lawmakers begin weighing bill to sanction Uyghur human rights abuses
- Date:
- 12 Nov 2020
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Human rights allegations from China's Xinjiang region could jeopardize US solar supply chain
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- 22 Oct 2020
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The solar industry's growing dependence on China's autonomous Xinjiang region for a critical raw material poses mounting risks to a wide range of companies as the U.S. government moves to confront Beijing over alleged human rights abuses there.
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L Brands' statement on forced labour in the XUAR
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- 21 Oct 2020
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- Company Response
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France : Le gouvernement appelle les entreprises françaises à la vigilance sur le respect des droits des minorités en Chine par leurs fournisseurs et sous-traitants
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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Polémique après les remerciements adressés par Disney dans son film Mulan à des autorités chinoises accusées de graves violations des droits humains ; avec les commentaires de l'entreprise
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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Commentary: Five international firms refuse to conduct social audits in Xinjiang; time to recognise limitation of social audits everywhere, says NGO
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- 9 Oct 2020
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The recentrefusalby five international auditing firms to inspect for labor abuses in Xinjiang is a moment for the auditing and certifications industry to rethink its approach to “social audits” everywhere.
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Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang
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- 2 Oct 2020
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- Company Response
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Human Rights Now publishes report on 11 Japanese companies’ response to Uyghur human rights issues
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- 28 Sep 2020
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Human Rights Now announced its report, which raises the possibility of Japanese companies’ indirect involvement in forced labour of Uyghurs through their supply chains and urges them to take immediate action
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USA: House of Representatives votes in favour of law aimed at preventing import of goods produced by ethnic minority forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region
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- 23 Sep 2020
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Ces sociétés européennes qui collaborent au contrôle de masse chinois
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Des entreprises de l’UE vendent des outils de surveillance à des responsables d’atteintes aux droits humains en Chine
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Report: Out of Control: Failing EU Laws for Digital Surveillance Export
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- 21 Sep 2020
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- Report
This report gives evidence of the gaps in the current European Union (EU) export regulation framework for digital surveillance technologies and provides the EU institutions and its member states with actionable recommendations to improve the protections of human rights in the upcoming Recast Dual Use Regulation. Amnesty International investigated the exports of digital surveillance technologies from Europe to China, a country that (mis)uses its criminal law system to restrict human rights.
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Chine : H&M annonce cesser toute relation commerciale avec un producteur accusé de travail forcé
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- 21 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Norwegian wealth fund's ethics council recommended divestment from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 18 Sep 2020
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H&M ends relationship with Chinese yarn producer over accusations of forced labour
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- 17 Sep 2020
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USA shelves broad import bans on cotton and tomato and announces narrower bans on products from specific entities
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- 15 Sep 2020
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Disney CFO acknowledges that shooting Mulan in Xinjiang has "generated lot of issues"
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- 14 Sep 2020
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USA to block cotton and tomato product from Xinjiang over allegations of human rights abuses
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- 11 Sep 2020
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US: Customs agency moves to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns of ethnic minority forced labour
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- 9 Sep 2020
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Disney provokes widespread criticism after thanking Xinjiang authorities accused of human rights abuses in "Mulan" credits
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- 9 Sep 2020
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Chine : La fabrication de masques a mis en avant le nombre accru d'entreprises profitant indirectement du travail forcé des minorités
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- 4 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human rights groups call on U.S. for regional ban on imports from China made with Uyghur forced labor
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Ban US cotton imports from Xinjiang, say human rights campaigners
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Entretien avec Raphaël Glucksmann, l'euro-député qui interpelle les grandes enseignes au sujet du travail forcé des minorités en Chine
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- 25 Aug 2020
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Available languages: français
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China: Practical guidance discusses ways for investors to identify and mitigate human rights risks in northwest region
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- 4 Aug 2020
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At least two Australian companies reportedly purchase masks made with allegedly forced labour in China
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- 30 Jul 2020
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Most fashion brands claim they have anti-forced labour policies when being urged to stop sourcing from Xinjiang, media report says
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- 30 Jul 2020
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Major Chinese supplier of Australian train parts blacklisted by US denies allegations of using forced labour
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- 29 Jul 2020
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Sanctions on corporations can be used to curb abuse against ethnic minorities, says group of lawyers
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- 23 Jul 2020
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Esquel Group denies allegations of using forced labour in Xinjiang and appeals against US sanction
- Date:
- 23 Jul 2020
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Nike says China-based supplier stopped hiring employees from northwest amid forced labour allegations, but critics say further proof is needed
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- 22 Jul 2020
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Estados Unidos: Sancionan a once empresas chinas por violaciones de derechos humanos contra grupo minoritario musulmán
- Date:
- 21 Jul 2020
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Available languages: español
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USA: Eleven Chinese firms added to economic blacklist over allegations of using forced labour of ethnic minorities
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- 21 Jul 2020
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Etats-Unis : Le gouvernement adopte une loi obligeant les entreprises américaines opérant au Xinjiang à garantir que leurs produits ne sont pas fabriqués avec recours au travail forcé
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- 8 Jun 2020
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Available languages: français
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USA: Department of Commerce adds 24 Chinese firms and institutions to entity list for risk of "supporting procurement of items for military end-use in China"
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Department of Commerce lists nine Chinese entities and firms for alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Chinese firms and entities added to sanction lists over human rights abuses
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- 25 May 2020
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China: Better Cotton Initiative suspends activities in Xinjiang due to concerns over labour abuses
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- 7 Apr 2020
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North Face/VF Corp's response
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- 24 Mar 2020
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Puma's response
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- 24 Mar 2020
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Abercrombie & Fitch's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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H&M's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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Gap's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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Marks & Spencer's response
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- 19 Mar 2020
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PVH's response
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- 17 Mar 2020
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Samsung's response
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- 16 Mar 2020
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adidas' response
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- 16 Mar 2020
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UNIQLO's response
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- 15 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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US: Gov't proposes bill to bar imports from Xinjiang on basis of potential forced labour by Uygurs
- Date:
- 12 Mar 2020
- Content Type:
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BMW's response
- Date:
- 12 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Inditex's response
- Date:
- 11 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Nike's response
- Date:
- 11 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Joint statement: Industry associations urge US govt. to engage multi-stakeholder working group to address forced labour of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang & across China
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- 10 Mar 2020
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Apple did not respond
- Date:
- 8 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Esprit did not respond
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- 8 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Fila did not respond
- Date:
- 8 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Travailleurs Forcés Ouïghers dans des usines sous-traitantes de grande entreprises occidentales: quand cesserons-nous de faire confiance aux seuls engagements des multinationales ?
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- 5 Mar 2020
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Available languages: français
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Chine : 83 grandes marques accusées de recourir au travail forcé des Ouïghours dans leur chaîne d'approvisionnement, selon une ONG
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- 5 Mar 2020
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Available languages: français
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Major global brands implicated in Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour in China
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- 2 Mar 2020
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China: Xinjiang forced labour reported in multinational supply chains
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- 2 Mar 2020
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China: Nike, Apple & Dell comment on allegations of forced labour in their supply chains
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- 1 Mar 2020
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Major brands implicated in report on forced labour beyond Xinjiang
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- 1 Mar 2020
- Content Type:
- Report
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Hong Kong: AI firm Megvii reportedly faces additional queries from HKEx on IPO application after blacklisted by US over alleged involvement in human rights violations
- Date:
- 1 Dec 2019
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Responsible Sourcing Network proposes initiative to prevent forced labour in Chinese cotton products
- Date:
- 18 Nov 2019
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Companies urged to uphold corporate responsibility when sourcing from Xinjiang and Uzbekistan, both with high risks of forced labour
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- 17 Nov 2019
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China: Clothes made with cotton produced by forced labour in Xinjiang is likely being sold in US, think tank says
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- 22 Oct 2019
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Cotton On and Target Australia stop buying cotton from Xinjiang over human rights concerns
- Date:
- 18 Oct 2019
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Response by Esprit
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- 6 Aug 2019
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China: Officials hint Xinjiang detention camps to be phased out; But relatives concerned detainees are being released into forced labour
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- 13 Mar 2019
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US Company to stop sales of genetic tech in Xinjiang
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- 21 Feb 2019
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China: Xinjiang exports to US drop in September but still higher year on year despite forced labour law
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- 25 Oct 2022
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Hong Kong: Journalists quit after South China Morning Post axes Xinjiang series, ex-editor says
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- 25 Oct 2022
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China: UN report finds it ‘reasonable to conclude’ forced labour present in Xinjiang
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- 2 Sep 2022
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USA: Piles of solar panels held at border since Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force
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- 15 Aug 2022
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Roth Capital says 3 gigawatts of modules have been held; Disruption in trade may slow renewables expansion in America
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Uzbekistan: Korean trading company POSCO Intl. seeing rapid increase in profit from Uzbekistan cotton sales after Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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- 11 Aug 2022
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Bangladesh and Vietnam: Businesses alarmed over risk of 'cotton laundering' following US Xinjiang cotton ban
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- 27 Jul 2022
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Japanese apparel co. United Arrows reportedly stops using Xinjiang cotton
- Date:
- 22 Jul 2022
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China: Forced labour red flags in car battery supply chain
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- 4 Jul 2022
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Global coalition urges companies not to dump Uyghur-linked goods in non-US markets in wake of forced labour ban
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Companies warn of shipment delays as Uyghur forced labour ban enters into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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Companies say they fear the law that came into effect Tuesday aiming to prevent shipping of goods using forced labour is difficult and costly to comply with
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USA: Fashion industry explores supply chain digitalisation as Uyghur forced labour ban comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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China denounces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as destabilising supply chains and creating unemployment
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- 21 Jun 2022
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美国《维吾尔强迫劳动预防法案》生效在即,美国海关实操指南全面分析
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- 19 Jun 2022
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USA: Department of Homeland Security releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy
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- 17 Jun 2022
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Global fashion brands turn to alternative cotton sources given lack of access to Xinjiang's supply chain
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Hikvision cameras help track Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in Xinjiang, report finds
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- 14 Jun 2022
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USA: Government guidance on Uyghur forced labour ban released
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- 13 Jun 2022
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China: Walmart arm Sam's Club denies having deliberately removed Xinjiang-sourced goods from its app
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- 5 Jan 2022
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China: Tesla showroom opening in Xinjiang criticised by rights groups
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- 4 Jan 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law
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- 23 Dec 2021
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Intel apologises to China after Xinjiang sourcing policy causes backlash
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- 23 Dec 2021
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United Kingdom: Trade minister hints at banning Chinese imports with forced labour links
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- 20 Dec 2021
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USA: Congress passes bill requiring companies to prove goods imported from China's Xinjiang region are free from forced labour
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- 17 Dec 2021
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Japan: Fast Retailing, the operator of Uniqlo, says no human rights violations in supply chains against alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang
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- 3 Dec 2021
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China: Swedish telecom giant Ericsson allegedly sourced from Chinese factory linked to forced labour; incl. co. comment
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- 24 Nov 2021
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Japan: More apparel makers stop using China's Xinjiang cotton amid forced labour concerns
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- 23 Nov 2021
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Czechia: Marriott apologises for refusing to host Uyghur conference as its Prague branch cited 'political neutrality' for decision
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- 19 Nov 2021
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USA: Court rejects Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group's request to remove Xinjiang unit from entity list
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- 8 Oct 2021
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USA: Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group resumes lawsuit in bid to remove Xinjiang unit from sanctions list
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- 30 Aug 2021
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China: Shenzhen Verite's closure due to "fabricated" report on Xinjiang, according to state media
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- 20 Aug 2021
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China closes U.S. labour auditor as tensions mount over forced labour allegations
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- 19 Aug 2021
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China: Chinese suppliers to Apple, Nike shun Xinjiang workers
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- 20 Jul 2021
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USA: Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports unless products proven free of forced labour
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- 16 Jul 2021
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USA: Updated business advisory warns companies on Xinjiang business and calls for heightened due diligence
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- 14 Jul 2021
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USA bans imports of silica-based solar materials from China's Hoshine Silicon Industry Co due to forced labour concerns
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- 25 Jun 2021
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美国:海关因新疆强迫劳动疑虑拦截优衣库棉质衬衫
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- 21 May 2021
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USA: UNIQLO shirts seized by customs after being suspected of being produced using forced labor in Xinjiang
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- 20 May 2021
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「新疆綿」利用掲げる良品計画、欧米企業と一線
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- 18 May 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Japan’s Muji Appeals to China by Advertising Use of Xinjiang Cotton
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- 17 May 2021
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Chinese apparel brand 361 Degrees to source Xinjiang materials with China Cotton Industry Alliance
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- 26 Apr 2021
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Xinjiang exports to US doubled in 2021 first quarter despite cotton ban and sanctions
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- 22 Apr 2021
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中国:カゴメ、新疆産トマト使用停止 人権問題考慮
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Volkswagen executive rules out possibility of forced labour and stands by commitment in Xinjiang
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Continued embrace of ESG undeterred by geopolitics and boycotts of foreign brands, investment advisers say
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Retailers highlighting issue of forced labor face backlash from Chinese consumers
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Alleged use of Xinjiang workers in China's solar supply chains presents US govt with dilemma
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- 16 Apr 2021
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China steps up plans for domestic Better Cotton Initiative amid forced labour concerns
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- 15 Apr 2021
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Muji brand owner Ryohin Keikaku details steps to address concerns over use of Xinjiang cotton
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- 14 Apr 2021
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日本番茄酱品牌“可果美”停止进口新疆原料
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Leading Japanese ketchup producer Kagome halts Xinjiang tomato imports
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Kagome first major Japanese corporation to cut ties over Uyghur issue
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Industry experts speak about limitations of Better Cotton Initiative's role in Xinjiang
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- 12 Apr 2021
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NGOs file complaint in France against clothing firms over Uighur labour
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- 9 Apr 2021
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Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo, says company is politically neutral but will halt business with human rights violators
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- 9 Apr 2021
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ファーストリテイリング柳井社長、ウイグル問題は政治的なのでノーコメント
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- 8 Apr 2021
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H&M事件背后,关于“道德采购”那些事
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- 4 Apr 2021
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专家称:欧美日等时装大牌,为中国钩住了全球供应链
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- 3 Apr 2021
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Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang
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- 31 Mar 2021
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Investors are putting pressure on Western companies over alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, requesting more information about supply chains and urging companies to act to prevent abuse.
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Commentary: Why China’s boycott of H&M, Nike, and other Western brands may blow over
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- 30 Mar 2021
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「中国に対する一切の中傷とデマに反対する」アシックス中国法人、新疆ウイグル自治区めぐる問題で声明
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- 30 Mar 2021
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- Article
Available languages: 日本語
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ユニクロも? 新疆綿拒否の外国製品に不買運動
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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China: UN experts call for unhindered access to conduct fact-finding missions and urge companies to closely scrutinize their supply chains
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- 29 Mar 2021
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ASICS head office clarifies that earlier post on sourcing Xinjiang cotton was unauthorised
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- 29 Mar 2021
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Chinese Mission in Geneva rejects UN experts' comments on alleged forced labour
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- 29 Mar 2021
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FILA中国宣布退出良好棉花发展协会 台湾代理商指原料来自南亚
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Xinjiang viscose producers linked to US-sanctioned entities, records show
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss deletes "unauthorised" statement over Xinjiang cotton and says it does not tolerate forced labour
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Latest Nike shoes sold out despite boycott over Xinjiang cotton
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- 28 Mar 2021
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FILA China cuts ties with BCI; FILA's Taiwan agent says cotton is sourced from South Asia
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- 27 Mar 2021
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中国:Hugo Boss删支持新疆棉声明 官网指不容忍强迫劳动
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- 27 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss and Asics say they would continue to source cotton from Xinjiang
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- 26 Mar 2021
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Zara's parent company Inditex reportedly removes statement on zero-tolerance policy for forced labour
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- 26 Mar 2021
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China: Airbnb asked to drop Olympic ties over alleged human rights issues in Xinjiang
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China urges global fashion brands to reverse Xinjiang cotton boycott
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- 25 Mar 2021
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中国纺织工业联合会就有关新疆地区强迫劳动的指控发表声明
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Muji promotes Xinjiang cotton as Chinese netizens lash rivals
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council publishes statement on Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) says in a statement that some foreign brands are suspected of violating human rights in China’s Xinjiang by excluding Xinjiang cotton and its products from their supply chains in the name of so-called supply chain compliance.
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中国棉花协会发声明支持新疆棉花
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Compilation of statements by H&M, Nike, GAP, Uniqlo, adidas, Zara and New Balance on sourcing Xinjiang cotton
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- 25 Mar 2021
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H&M faces boycott in China over previous decision not to use Xinjiang cotton due to concerns over alleged forced labour
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- 24 Mar 2021
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Chinese company Anta to quit BCI, will continue to use cotton from Xinjiang
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UN Human Rights Council send letters to companies over Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UK: BEIS committee says Modern Slavery Act cannot guarantee supply chains are free from forced labour, recommends strengthening of law and policy framework
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- 17 Mar 2021
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UK: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee releases report on Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains
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- 17 Mar 2021
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This report examines the extent to which the forced labour of Uyghurs and other ethnicminority groups in the Xinjiang is contributing to UK value chains. It also makes a seriesof recommendations to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy(BEIS) for ensuring that UK businesses do not profit from human rights abuses.
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ERM responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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- Disclosure
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Sedex responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Social Accountability International responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Ryohin Keikaku's response
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Civil society coalition calls on fashion and home-furnishing industries to end links to Uyghur forced labor
- Date:
- 2 Mar 2021
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Japan's Muji Stops Short of Ban on Cotton From Xinjiang, Where Forced Labor is Rife
- Date:
- 2 Mar 2021
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US moves to support Australian push to tackle China's 'human and labour rights abuses'
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- 28 Feb 2021
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Une plainte déposée contre Nike pour complicité de travail forcé envers les Ouïghours opprimés
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- 25 Feb 2021
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Available languages: français
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日本:小売り・製造業12社、ウイグル弾圧企業との取引停止を公表
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- 24 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Japan: 12 companies announce policies to end business deals with Chinese companies linked to alleged Uyghur forced labour
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- 23 Feb 2021
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日本企業のウイグル人強制労働問題に対する取組みに関するフォローアップ調査についてのご報告
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- 22 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Andrew Forrest's philanthropic foundation condemns China's treatment of Uighurs
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- 8 Feb 2021
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USA: Coalition demands companies to disclose lobbying against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; includes company responses
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- 5 Feb 2021
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Apple, Inditex, Nike and PVH provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.Adidas, Amazon, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Gap, Heinz, Kohl’s, L Brands, Nordstrom, Ross, Target, TJX and Walmart have not provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.
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China: Xinjiang Textile Industry Association releases social responsibility report on cotton textile industry in the region
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- 1 Feb 2021
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The report said that the cotton textile industry in the region has made remarkable progress in creating jobs, increasing farmers' income and improving people's living standard.
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中国:新疆纺织行业协会发布《新疆棉纺织行业社会责任报告》
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- 1 Feb 2021
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EU-China investment agreement: EU negotiator defends forced labour provisions amid criticism
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- 30 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurers engage suppliers to take measures against possible links to Uyghur forced labour
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- 25 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurer SKL Kommentus Inköpscentral, the Swedish Regions and the Church of Sweden have produced a joint letter requiring their suppliers to take certain actions following concerns over the Uyghur forced labour.
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Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy to USA over Uighur post
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- 21 Jan 2021
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US declares China’s repression of Uighurs in Xinjiang as ‘Genocide’
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- 20 Jan 2021
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The State Department declared that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its wide-scale repression of Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, including in its use of internment camps and forced sterilization.
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Commentary: EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment and doubts on its human rights implications
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- 19 Jan 2021
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制裁棉花的背后:全球供应链上那些隐藏的秘密
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- 17 Jan 2021
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USA bans all cotton products and tomatoes from Xinjiang over forced labour concerns
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- 14 Jan 2021
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The withhold-release order will apply to products including apparel, textiles, tomato seeds, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, and will apply at all US ports of entry
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China: Facial recognition developer Megvii turns to Shanghai IPO after being blacklisted by US for alleged involvements in human rights violations in Xinjiang
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- 13 Jan 2021
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China: Solar companies reportedly linked to forced labour allegations in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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A new report shows some of the world’s biggest solar companies work with the Chinese government to absorb workers from Xinjiang, programs that are often seen as a red flag for forced labor.
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UK: Government takes tougher stance against UK business complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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UK: Foreign Secretary announces package of measures to help UK business avoid complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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Apple supplier Lens Technology accused of using forced labour in China
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- 7 Jan 2021
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New documents show Lens Technology, which makes iPhone glass and is owned by China’s richest woman, received Uighur Muslim laborers transferred from Xinjiang.
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Marks & Spencer is 1st global fashion brand to make public commitment on Uyghur forced labour by signing Call to Action
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- 6 Jan 2021
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Fair Labor Association prohibits member companies from sourcing from Xinjiang, China
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- 23 Dec 2020
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Following mounting evidence on human rights abuses of Uyghur workers and other ethnic minorities from a range of credible sources and concerns from civil society organizations, the FLA banned its members from sourcing from Xinjiang, China, a first in its 20 year history.
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China: Report highlights evidence from govt documents showing thousands of ethnic minority labourers in Xinjiang forced to pick cotton in coercive state-mandated program
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- 15 Dec 2020
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China: Huawei reportedly tested facial recognition software that could identify minorities
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- 15 Dec 2020
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An internal report claims the face-scanning system could trigger a ‘Uighur alarm,’ sparking concerns that the software could help fuel China’s crackdown on the mostly Muslim minority group.
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États-Unis : Le Congrès demande à Nvidia et Intel de s’expliquer sur l’utilisation de leurs technologies dans les programmes de surveillance du gouvernement chinois
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- 11 Dec 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human Rights Now Releases Statement on Japanese Companies’ Complicity in Forced Labour in Xinjiang UAR
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- 9 Dec 2020
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USA: Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola among companies reportedly lobbying Congress to weaken Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Bill
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- 2 Dec 2020
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Business groups and major companies like Apple have been pressing Congress to alter legislation cracking down on imports of goods made with forced labor from persecuted Muslim minorities in China.
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États-Unis : Apple accusée de lobbying contre un projet de loi visant à lutter contre le travail forcé en Chine
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- 30 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Danish pension fund AkademikerPension divests from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 24 Nov 2020
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États-Unis : Le gouvernement veut annoncer de nouvelles sanctions à l'encontre d'entreprises chinoises qui ne respecteraient pas les droits humains
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- 17 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Japan: Lawmakers begin weighing bill to sanction Uyghur human rights abuses
- Date:
- 12 Nov 2020
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Human rights allegations from China's Xinjiang region could jeopardize US solar supply chain
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- 22 Oct 2020
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The solar industry's growing dependence on China's autonomous Xinjiang region for a critical raw material poses mounting risks to a wide range of companies as the U.S. government moves to confront Beijing over alleged human rights abuses there.
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L Brands' statement on forced labour in the XUAR
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- 21 Oct 2020
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France : Le gouvernement appelle les entreprises françaises à la vigilance sur le respect des droits des minorités en Chine par leurs fournisseurs et sous-traitants
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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Polémique après les remerciements adressés par Disney dans son film Mulan à des autorités chinoises accusées de graves violations des droits humains ; avec les commentaires de l'entreprise
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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Commentary: Five international firms refuse to conduct social audits in Xinjiang; time to recognise limitation of social audits everywhere, says NGO
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- 9 Oct 2020
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The recentrefusalby five international auditing firms to inspect for labor abuses in Xinjiang is a moment for the auditing and certifications industry to rethink its approach to “social audits” everywhere.
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Amazon's updated response to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour of ethnic minorities from Xinjiang
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- 2 Oct 2020
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- Company Response
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Human Rights Now publishes report on 11 Japanese companies’ response to Uyghur human rights issues
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- 28 Sep 2020
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Human Rights Now announced its report, which raises the possibility of Japanese companies’ indirect involvement in forced labour of Uyghurs through their supply chains and urges them to take immediate action
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USA: House of Representatives votes in favour of law aimed at preventing import of goods produced by ethnic minority forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region
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- 23 Sep 2020
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Ces sociétés européennes qui collaborent au contrôle de masse chinois
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Des entreprises de l’UE vendent des outils de surveillance à des responsables d’atteintes aux droits humains en Chine
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Report: Out of Control: Failing EU Laws for Digital Surveillance Export
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- 21 Sep 2020
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This report gives evidence of the gaps in the current European Union (EU) export regulation framework for digital surveillance technologies and provides the EU institutions and its member states with actionable recommendations to improve the protections of human rights in the upcoming Recast Dual Use Regulation. Amnesty International investigated the exports of digital surveillance technologies from Europe to China, a country that (mis)uses its criminal law system to restrict human rights.
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Chine : H&M annonce cesser toute relation commerciale avec un producteur accusé de travail forcé
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- 21 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Norwegian wealth fund's ethics council recommended divestment from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 18 Sep 2020
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H&M ends relationship with Chinese yarn producer over accusations of forced labour
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- 17 Sep 2020
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USA shelves broad import bans on cotton and tomato and announces narrower bans on products from specific entities
- Date:
- 15 Sep 2020
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Disney CFO acknowledges that shooting Mulan in Xinjiang has "generated lot of issues"
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- 14 Sep 2020
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USA to block cotton and tomato product from Xinjiang over allegations of human rights abuses
- Date:
- 11 Sep 2020
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US: Customs agency moves to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns of ethnic minority forced labour
- Date:
- 9 Sep 2020
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Disney provokes widespread criticism after thanking Xinjiang authorities accused of human rights abuses in "Mulan" credits
- Date:
- 9 Sep 2020
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Chine : La fabrication de masques a mis en avant le nombre accru d'entreprises profitant indirectement du travail forcé des minorités
- Date:
- 4 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human rights groups call on U.S. for regional ban on imports from China made with Uyghur forced labor
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Ban US cotton imports from Xinjiang, say human rights campaigners
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Entretien avec Raphaël Glucksmann, l'euro-député qui interpelle les grandes enseignes au sujet du travail forcé des minorités en Chine
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- 25 Aug 2020
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Available languages: français
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China: Practical guidance discusses ways for investors to identify and mitigate human rights risks in northwest region
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- 4 Aug 2020
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At least two Australian companies reportedly purchase masks made with allegedly forced labour in China
- Date:
- 30 Jul 2020
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Most fashion brands claim they have anti-forced labour policies when being urged to stop sourcing from Xinjiang, media report says
- Date:
- 30 Jul 2020
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Major Chinese supplier of Australian train parts blacklisted by US denies allegations of using forced labour
- Date:
- 29 Jul 2020
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Sanctions on corporations can be used to curb abuse against ethnic minorities, says group of lawyers
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- 23 Jul 2020
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Esquel Group denies allegations of using forced labour in Xinjiang and appeals against US sanction
- Date:
- 23 Jul 2020
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Nike says China-based supplier stopped hiring employees from northwest amid forced labour allegations, but critics say further proof is needed
- Date:
- 22 Jul 2020
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Estados Unidos: Sancionan a once empresas chinas por violaciones de derechos humanos contra grupo minoritario musulmán
- Date:
- 21 Jul 2020
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Available languages: español
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USA: Eleven Chinese firms added to economic blacklist over allegations of using forced labour of ethnic minorities
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- 21 Jul 2020
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Etats-Unis : Le gouvernement adopte une loi obligeant les entreprises américaines opérant au Xinjiang à garantir que leurs produits ne sont pas fabriqués avec recours au travail forcé
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- 8 Jun 2020
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Available languages: français
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USA: Department of Commerce adds 24 Chinese firms and institutions to entity list for risk of "supporting procurement of items for military end-use in China"
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Department of Commerce lists nine Chinese entities and firms for alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Chinese firms and entities added to sanction lists over human rights abuses
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- 25 May 2020
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China: Better Cotton Initiative suspends activities in Xinjiang due to concerns over labour abuses
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- 7 Apr 2020
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North Face/VF Corp's response
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- 24 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Puma's response
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- 24 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Abercrombie & Fitch's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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H&M's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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Gap's response
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- 23 Mar 2020
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Marks & Spencer's response
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- 19 Mar 2020
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PVH's response
- Date:
- 17 Mar 2020
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Samsung's response
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- 16 Mar 2020
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adidas' response
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- 16 Mar 2020
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UNIQLO's response
- Date:
- 15 Mar 2020
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US: Gov't proposes bill to bar imports from Xinjiang on basis of potential forced labour by Uygurs
- Date:
- 12 Mar 2020
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BMW's response
- Date:
- 12 Mar 2020
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Inditex's response
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- 11 Mar 2020
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Nike's response
- Date:
- 11 Mar 2020
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Joint statement: Industry associations urge US govt. to engage multi-stakeholder working group to address forced labour of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang & across China
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- 10 Mar 2020
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Apple did not respond
- Date:
- 8 Mar 2020
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Esprit did not respond
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- 8 Mar 2020
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Fila did not respond
- Date:
- 8 Mar 2020
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- Company Response
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Travailleurs Forcés Ouïghers dans des usines sous-traitantes de grande entreprises occidentales: quand cesserons-nous de faire confiance aux seuls engagements des multinationales ?
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- 5 Mar 2020
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Available languages: français
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Chine : 83 grandes marques accusées de recourir au travail forcé des Ouïghours dans leur chaîne d'approvisionnement, selon une ONG
- Date:
- 5 Mar 2020
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Available languages: français
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Major global brands implicated in Australian Strategic Policy Institute's report on forced labour in China
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- 2 Mar 2020
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China: Xinjiang forced labour reported in multinational supply chains
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- 2 Mar 2020
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China: Nike, Apple & Dell comment on allegations of forced labour in their supply chains
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- 1 Mar 2020
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Major brands implicated in report on forced labour beyond Xinjiang
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- 1 Mar 2020
- Content Type:
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Hong Kong: AI firm Megvii reportedly faces additional queries from HKEx on IPO application after blacklisted by US over alleged involvement in human rights violations
- Date:
- 1 Dec 2019
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Responsible Sourcing Network proposes initiative to prevent forced labour in Chinese cotton products
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- 18 Nov 2019
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Companies urged to uphold corporate responsibility when sourcing from Xinjiang and Uzbekistan, both with high risks of forced labour
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- 17 Nov 2019
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China: Clothes made with cotton produced by forced labour in Xinjiang is likely being sold in US, think tank says
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- 22 Oct 2019
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Cotton On and Target Australia stop buying cotton from Xinjiang over human rights concerns
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- 18 Oct 2019
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Response by Esprit
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- 6 Aug 2019
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China: Officials hint Xinjiang detention camps to be phased out; But relatives concerned detainees are being released into forced labour
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- 13 Mar 2019
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US Company to stop sales of genetic tech in Xinjiang
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- 21 Feb 2019
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China: New report saysJapanese firms are supplying camera parts involved in mass surveillance in Xinjiang; incl. co. comments
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- 18 Jan 2023
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Hong Kong: Journalists quit after South China Morning Post axes Xinjiang series, ex-editor says
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- 25 Oct 2022
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China: Xinjiang exports to US drop in September but still higher year on year despite forced labour law
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- 25 Oct 2022
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China: UN report finds it ‘reasonable to conclude’ forced labour present in Xinjiang
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- 2 Sep 2022
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USA: Piles of solar panels held at border since Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force
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- 15 Aug 2022
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Roth Capital says 3 gigawatts of modules have been held; Disruption in trade may slow renewables expansion in America
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Uzbekistan: Korean trading company POSCO Intl. seeing rapid increase in profit from Uzbekistan cotton sales after Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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- 11 Aug 2022
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Bangladesh and Vietnam: Businesses alarmed over risk of 'cotton laundering' following US Xinjiang cotton ban
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- 27 Jul 2022
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Japanese apparel co. United Arrows reportedly stops using Xinjiang cotton
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- 22 Jul 2022
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China: Forced labour red flags in car battery supply chain
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- 4 Jul 2022
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USA: Fashion industry explores supply chain digitalisation as Uyghur forced labour ban comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Companies warn of shipment delays as Uyghur forced labour ban enters into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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Companies say they fear the law that came into effect Tuesday aiming to prevent shipping of goods using forced labour is difficult and costly to comply with
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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China denounces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as destabilising supply chains and creating unemployment
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- 21 Jun 2022
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Global coalition urges companies not to dump Uyghur-linked goods in non-US markets in wake of forced labour ban
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- 21 Jun 2022
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美国《维吾尔强迫劳动预防法案》生效在即,美国海关实操指南全面分析
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- 19 Jun 2022
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USA: Department of Homeland Security releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy
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- 17 Jun 2022
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China: Global fashion brands turn to alternative cotton sources given lack of access to Xinjiang's supply chain
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- 16 Jun 2022
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美国《防止强迫维吾尔人劳动法》及其《操作指南》的全面梳理
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Hikvision cameras help track Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in Xinjiang, report finds
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- 14 Jun 2022
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USA: Government guidance on Uyghur forced labour ban released
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- 13 Jun 2022
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USA: Human rights activists and labour leaders call for stringent enforcement as Uyghur product ban set to take effect in June 2022
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- 11 Apr 2022
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China launches its own sustainable cotton standard
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- 26 Mar 2022
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China: Walmart arm Sam's Club denies having deliberately removed Xinjiang-sourced goods from its app
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- 5 Jan 2022
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China: Tesla showroom opening in Xinjiang criticised by rights groups
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- 4 Jan 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law
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- 23 Dec 2021
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Intel apologises to China after Xinjiang sourcing policy causes backlash
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- 23 Dec 2021
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United Kingdom: Trade minister hints at banning Chinese imports with forced labour links
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- 20 Dec 2021
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USA: Congress passes bill requiring companies to prove goods imported from China's Xinjiang region are free from forced labour
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- 17 Dec 2021
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China: Swedish telecom giant Ericsson allegedly sourced from Chinese factory linked to forced labour; incl. co. comment
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- 24 Nov 2021
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Japan: More apparel makers stop using China's Xinjiang cotton amid forced labour concerns
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- 23 Nov 2021
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Czechia: Marriott apologises for refusing to host Uyghur conference as its Prague branch cited 'political neutrality' for decision
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- 19 Nov 2021
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USA: Court rejects Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group's request to remove Xinjiang unit from entity list
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- 8 Oct 2021
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USA: Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group resumes lawsuit in bid to remove Xinjiang unit from sanctions list
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- 30 Aug 2021
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China: Shenzhen Verite's closure due to "fabricated" report on Xinjiang, according to state media
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- 20 Aug 2021
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China closes U.S. labour auditor as tensions mount over forced labour allegations
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- 19 Aug 2021
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China: Chinese suppliers to Apple, Nike shun Xinjiang workers
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- 20 Jul 2021
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USA: Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports unless products proven free of forced labour
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- 16 Jul 2021
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USA: Updated business advisory warns companies on Xinjiang business and calls for heightened due diligence
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- 14 Jul 2021
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USA bans imports of silica-based solar materials from China's Hoshine Silicon Industry Co due to forced labour concerns
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- 25 Jun 2021
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美国:海关因新疆强迫劳动疑虑拦截优衣库棉质衬衫
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- 21 May 2021
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Chinese apparel brand 361 Degrees to source Xinjiang materials with China Cotton Industry Alliance
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- 26 Apr 2021
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Xinjiang exports to US doubled in 2021 first quarter despite cotton ban and sanctions
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- 22 Apr 2021
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Volkswagen executive rules out possibility of forced labour and stands by commitment in Xinjiang
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Continued embrace of ESG undeterred by geopolitics and boycotts of foreign brands, investment advisers say
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Retailers highlighting issue of forced labor face backlash from Chinese consumers
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中国:カゴメ、新疆産トマト使用停止 人権問題考慮
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Alleged use of Xinjiang workers in China's solar supply chains presents US govt with dilemma
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- 16 Apr 2021
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China steps up plans for domestic Better Cotton Initiative amid forced labour concerns
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- 15 Apr 2021
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日本番茄酱品牌“可果美”停止进口新疆原料
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Muji brand owner Ryohin Keikaku details steps to address concerns over use of Xinjiang cotton
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Leading Japanese ketchup producer Kagome halts Xinjiang tomato imports
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Kagome first major Japanese corporation to cut ties over Uyghur issue
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Industry experts speak about limitations of Better Cotton Initiative's role in Xinjiang
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- 12 Apr 2021
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Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo, says company is politically neutral but will halt business with human rights violators
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- 9 Apr 2021
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Japan: Parliamentary group launched to draw up legislation that would impose sanctions on countries over human rights abuses
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- 7 Apr 2021
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H&M事件背后,关于“道德采购”那些事
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- 4 Apr 2021
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专家称:欧美日等时装大牌,为中国钩住了全球供应链
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- 3 Apr 2021
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Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang
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- 31 Mar 2021
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Investors are putting pressure on Western companies over alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, requesting more information about supply chains and urging companies to act to prevent abuse.
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「中国に対する一切の中傷とデマに反対する」アシックス中国法人、新疆ウイグル自治区めぐる問題で声明
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Commentary: Why China’s boycott of H&M, Nike, and other Western brands may blow over
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- 30 Mar 2021
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ユニクロも? 新疆綿拒否の外国製品に不買運動
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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China: UN experts call for unhindered access to conduct fact-finding missions and urge companies to closely scrutinize their supply chains
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- 29 Mar 2021
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ASICS head office clarifies that earlier post on sourcing Xinjiang cotton was unauthorised
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- 29 Mar 2021
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Chinese Mission in Geneva rejects UN experts' comments on alleged forced labour
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- 29 Mar 2021
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China: Latest Nike shoes sold out despite boycott over Xinjiang cotton
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss deletes "unauthorised" statement over Xinjiang cotton and says it does not tolerate forced labour
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Xinjiang viscose producers linked to US-sanctioned entities, records show
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- 28 Mar 2021
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FILA中国宣布退出良好棉花发展协会 台湾代理商指原料来自南亚
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- 28 Mar 2021
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FILA China cuts ties with BCI; FILA's Taiwan agent says cotton is sourced from South Asia
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- 27 Mar 2021
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中国:Hugo Boss删支持新疆棉声明 官网指不容忍强迫劳动
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- 27 Mar 2021
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Zara's parent company Inditex reportedly removes statement on zero-tolerance policy for forced labour
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- 26 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss and Asics say they would continue to source cotton from Xinjiang
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- 26 Mar 2021
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中国纺织工业联合会就有关新疆地区强迫劳动的指控发表声明
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China: Airbnb asked to drop Olympic ties over alleged human rights issues in Xinjiang
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Compilation of statements by H&M, Nike, GAP, Uniqlo, adidas, Zara and New Balance on sourcing Xinjiang cotton
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Muji promotes Xinjiang cotton as Chinese netizens lash rivals
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- 25 Mar 2021
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中国棉花协会发声明支持新疆棉花
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China urges global fashion brands to reverse Xinjiang cotton boycott
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council publishes statement on Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) says in a statement that some foreign brands are suspected of violating human rights in China’s Xinjiang by excluding Xinjiang cotton and its products from their supply chains in the name of so-called supply chain compliance.
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H&M faces boycott in China over previous decision not to use Xinjiang cotton due to concerns over alleged forced labour
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- 24 Mar 2021
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Chinese company Anta to quit BCI, will continue to use cotton from Xinjiang
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UN Human Rights Council send letters to companies over Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UK: BEIS committee says Modern Slavery Act cannot guarantee supply chains are free from forced labour, recommends strengthening of law and policy framework
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- 17 Mar 2021
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UK: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee releases report on Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains
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- 17 Mar 2021
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This report examines the extent to which the forced labour of Uyghurs and other ethnicminority groups in the Xinjiang is contributing to UK value chains. It also makes a seriesof recommendations to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy(BEIS) for ensuring that UK businesses do not profit from human rights abuses.
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Social Accountability International responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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ERM responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Sedex responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Japan's Muji Stops Short of Ban on Cotton From Xinjiang, Where Forced Labor is Rife
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Civil society coalition calls on fashion and home-furnishing industries to end links to Uyghur forced labor
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Ryohin Keikaku's response
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- 2 Mar 2021
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US moves to support Australian push to tackle China's 'human and labour rights abuses'
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- 28 Feb 2021
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Une plainte déposée contre Nike pour complicité de travail forcé envers les Ouïghours opprimés
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- 25 Feb 2021
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Available languages: français
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日本:小売り・製造業12社、ウイグル弾圧企業との取引停止を公表
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- 24 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Japan: 12 companies announce policies to end business deals with Chinese companies linked to alleged Uyghur forced labour
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- 23 Feb 2021
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日本企業のウイグル人強制労働問題に対する取組みに関するフォローアップ調査についてのご報告
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- 22 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Andrew Forrest's philanthropic foundation condemns China's treatment of Uighurs
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- 8 Feb 2021
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USA: Coalition demands companies to disclose lobbying against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; includes company responses
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- 5 Feb 2021
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Apple, Inditex, Nike and PVH provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.Adidas, Amazon, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Gap, Heinz, Kohl’s, L Brands, Nordstrom, Ross, Target, TJX and Walmart have not provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.
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China: Xinjiang Textile Industry Association releases social responsibility report on cotton textile industry in the region
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- 1 Feb 2021
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The report said that the cotton textile industry in the region has made remarkable progress in creating jobs, increasing farmers' income and improving people's living standard.
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中国:新疆纺织行业协会发布《新疆棉纺织行业社会责任报告》
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- 1 Feb 2021
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EU-China investment agreement: EU negotiator defends forced labour provisions amid criticism
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- 30 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurers engage suppliers to take measures against possible links to Uyghur forced labour
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- 25 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurer SKL Kommentus Inköpscentral, the Swedish Regions and the Church of Sweden have produced a joint letter requiring their suppliers to take certain actions following concerns over the Uyghur forced labour.
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Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy to USA over Uighur post
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- 21 Jan 2021
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US declares China’s repression of Uighurs in Xinjiang as ‘Genocide’
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- 20 Jan 2021
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The State Department declared that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its wide-scale repression of Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, including in its use of internment camps and forced sterilization.
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Commentary: EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment and doubts on its human rights implications
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- 19 Jan 2021
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制裁棉花的背后:全球供应链上那些隐藏的秘密
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- 17 Jan 2021
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USA bans all cotton products and tomatoes from Xinjiang over forced labour concerns
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- 14 Jan 2021
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The withhold-release order will apply to products including apparel, textiles, tomato seeds, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, and will apply at all US ports of entry
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China: Facial recognition developer Megvii turns to Shanghai IPO after being blacklisted by US for alleged involvements in human rights violations in Xinjiang
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- 13 Jan 2021
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China: Solar companies reportedly linked to forced labour allegations in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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A new report shows some of the world’s biggest solar companies work with the Chinese government to absorb workers from Xinjiang, programs that are often seen as a red flag for forced labor.
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UK: Foreign Secretary announces package of measures to help UK business avoid complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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UK: Government takes tougher stance against UK business complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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Apple supplier Lens Technology accused of using forced labour in China
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- 7 Jan 2021
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New documents show Lens Technology, which makes iPhone glass and is owned by China’s richest woman, received Uighur Muslim laborers transferred from Xinjiang.
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Marks & Spencer is 1st global fashion brand to make public commitment on Uyghur forced labour by signing Call to Action
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- 6 Jan 2021
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Fair Labor Association prohibits member companies from sourcing from Xinjiang, China
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- 23 Dec 2020
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Following mounting evidence on human rights abuses of Uyghur workers and other ethnic minorities from a range of credible sources and concerns from civil society organizations, the FLA banned its members from sourcing from Xinjiang, China, a first in its 20 year history.
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China: Huawei reportedly tested facial recognition software that could identify minorities
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- 15 Dec 2020
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An internal report claims the face-scanning system could trigger a ‘Uighur alarm,’ sparking concerns that the software could help fuel China’s crackdown on the mostly Muslim minority group.
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China: Report highlights evidence from govt documents showing thousands of ethnic minority labourers in Xinjiang forced to pick cotton in coercive state-mandated program
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- 15 Dec 2020
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États-Unis : Le Congrès demande à Nvidia et Intel de s’expliquer sur l’utilisation de leurs technologies dans les programmes de surveillance du gouvernement chinois
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- 11 Dec 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human Rights Now Releases Statement on Japanese Companies’ Complicity in Forced Labour in Xinjiang UAR
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- 9 Dec 2020
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USA: Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola among companies reportedly lobbying Congress to weaken Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Bill
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- 2 Dec 2020
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Business groups and major companies like Apple have been pressing Congress to alter legislation cracking down on imports of goods made with forced labor from persecuted Muslim minorities in China.
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États-Unis : Apple accusée de lobbying contre un projet de loi visant à lutter contre le travail forcé en Chine
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- 30 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Danish pension fund AkademikerPension divests from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 24 Nov 2020
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États-Unis : Le gouvernement veut annoncer de nouvelles sanctions à l'encontre d'entreprises chinoises qui ne respecteraient pas les droits humains
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- 17 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Japan: Lawmakers begin weighing bill to sanction Uyghur human rights abuses
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- 12 Nov 2020
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Human rights allegations from China's Xinjiang region could jeopardize US solar supply chain
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- 22 Oct 2020
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The solar industry's growing dependence on China's autonomous Xinjiang region for a critical raw material poses mounting risks to a wide range of companies as the U.S. government moves to confront Beijing over alleged human rights abuses there.
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L Brands' statement on forced labour in the XUAR
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- 21 Oct 2020
- Content Type:
- Company Response
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Polémique après les remerciements adressés par Disney dans son film Mulan à des autorités chinoises accusées de graves violations des droits humains ; avec les commentaires de l'entreprise
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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France : Le gouvernement appelle les entreprises françaises à la vigilance sur le respect des droits des minorités en Chine par leurs fournisseurs et sous-traitants
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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Commentary: Five international firms refuse to conduct social audits in Xinjiang; time to recognise limitation of social audits everywhere, says NGO
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- 9 Oct 2020
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The recentrefusalby five international auditing firms to inspect for labor abuses in Xinjiang is a moment for the auditing and certifications industry to rethink its approach to “social audits” everywhere.
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USA: House of Representatives votes in favour of law aimed at preventing import of goods produced by ethnic minority forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region
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- 23 Sep 2020
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Ces sociétés européennes qui collaborent au contrôle de masse chinois
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Des entreprises de l’UE vendent des outils de surveillance à des responsables d’atteintes aux droits humains en Chine
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- 22 Sep 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: français
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Report: Out of Control: Failing EU Laws for Digital Surveillance Export
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- 21 Sep 2020
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- Report
This report gives evidence of the gaps in the current European Union (EU) export regulation framework for digital surveillance technologies and provides the EU institutions and its member states with actionable recommendations to improve the protections of human rights in the upcoming Recast Dual Use Regulation. Amnesty International investigated the exports of digital surveillance technologies from Europe to China, a country that (mis)uses its criminal law system to restrict human rights.
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Chine : H&M annonce cesser toute relation commerciale avec un producteur accusé de travail forcé
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- 21 Sep 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: français
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Norwegian wealth fund's ethics council recommended divestment from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
- Date:
- 18 Sep 2020
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H&M ends relationship with Chinese yarn producer over accusations of forced labour
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- 17 Sep 2020
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USA shelves broad import bans on cotton and tomato and announces narrower bans on products from specific entities
- Date:
- 15 Sep 2020
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Disney CFO acknowledges that shooting Mulan in Xinjiang has "generated lot of issues"
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- 14 Sep 2020
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USA to block cotton and tomato product from Xinjiang over allegations of human rights abuses
- Date:
- 11 Sep 2020
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Disney provokes widespread criticism after thanking Xinjiang authorities accused of human rights abuses in "Mulan" credits
- Date:
- 9 Sep 2020
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US: Customs agency moves to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns of ethnic minority forced labour
- Date:
- 9 Sep 2020
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Chine : La fabrication de masques a mis en avant le nombre accru d'entreprises profitant indirectement du travail forcé des minorités
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- 4 Sep 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: français
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Human rights groups call on U.S. for regional ban on imports from China made with Uyghur forced labor
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Ban US cotton imports from Xinjiang, say human rights campaigners
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Entretien avec Raphaël Glucksmann, l'euro-député qui interpelle les grandes enseignes au sujet du travail forcé des minorités en Chine
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- 25 Aug 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: français
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China: Practical guidance discusses ways for investors to identify and mitigate human rights risks in northwest region
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- 4 Aug 2020
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Most fashion brands claim they have anti-forced labour policies when being urged to stop sourcing from Xinjiang, media report says
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- 30 Jul 2020
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At least two Australian companies reportedly purchase masks made with allegedly forced labour in China
- Date:
- 30 Jul 2020
- Content Type:
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Major Chinese supplier of Australian train parts blacklisted by US denies allegations of using forced labour
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- 29 Jul 2020
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Esquel Group denies allegations of using forced labour in Xinjiang and appeals against US sanction
- Date:
- 23 Jul 2020
- Content Type:
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Sanctions on corporations can be used to curb abuse against ethnic minorities, says group of lawyers
- Date:
- 23 Jul 2020
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Nike says China-based supplier stopped hiring employees from northwest amid forced labour allegations, but critics say further proof is needed
- Date:
- 22 Jul 2020
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Estados Unidos: Sancionan a once empresas chinas por violaciones de derechos humanos contra grupo minoritario musulmán
- Date:
- 21 Jul 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: español
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USA: Eleven Chinese firms added to economic blacklist over allegations of using forced labour of ethnic minorities
- Date:
- 21 Jul 2020
- Content Type:
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Etats-Unis : Le gouvernement adopte une loi obligeant les entreprises américaines opérant au Xinjiang à garantir que leurs produits ne sont pas fabriqués avec recours au travail forcé
- Date:
- 8 Jun 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: français
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USA: Department of Commerce lists nine Chinese entities and firms for alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Chinese firms and entities added to sanction lists over human rights abuses
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Department of Commerce adds 24 Chinese firms and institutions to entity list for risk of "supporting procurement of items for military end-use in China"
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- 25 May 2020
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China: Better Cotton Initiative suspends activities in Xinjiang due to concerns over labour abuses
- Date:
- 7 Apr 2020
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US: Gov't proposes bill to bar imports from Xinjiang on basis of potential forced labour by Uygurs
- Date:
- 12 Mar 2020
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Joint statement: Industry associations urge US govt. to engage multi-stakeholder working group to address forced labour of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang & across China
- Date:
- 10 Mar 2020
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Chine : 83 grandes marques accusées de recourir au travail forcé des Ouïghours dans leur chaîne d'approvisionnement, selon une ONG
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- 5 Mar 2020
- Content Type:
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Available languages: français
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Travailleurs Forcés Ouïghers dans des usines sous-traitantes de grande entreprises occidentales: quand cesserons-nous de faire confiance aux seuls engagements des multinationales ?
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- 5 Mar 2020
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Available languages: français
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China: Xinjiang forced labour reported in multinational supply chains
- Date:
- 2 Mar 2020
- Content Type:
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Major brands implicated in report on forced labour beyond Xinjiang
- Date:
- 1 Mar 2020
- Content Type:
- Report
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China: Nike, Apple & Dell comment on allegations of forced labour in their supply chains
- Date:
- 1 Mar 2020
- Content Type:
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Hong Kong: AI firm Megvii reportedly faces additional queries from HKEx on IPO application after blacklisted by US over alleged involvement in human rights violations
- Date:
- 1 Dec 2019
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Responsible Sourcing Network proposes initiative to prevent forced labour in Chinese cotton products
- Date:
- 18 Nov 2019
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Companies urged to uphold corporate responsibility when sourcing from Xinjiang and Uzbekistan, both with high risks of forced labour
- Date:
- 17 Nov 2019
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China: Clothes made with cotton produced by forced labour in Xinjiang is likely being sold in US, think tank says
- Date:
- 22 Oct 2019
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Cotton On and Target Australia stop buying cotton from Xinjiang over human rights concerns
- Date:
- 18 Oct 2019
- Content Type:
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Response by Esprit
- Date:
- 6 Aug 2019
- Content Type:
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China: Officials hint Xinjiang detention camps to be phased out; But relatives concerned detainees are being released into forced labour
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- 13 Mar 2019
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US Company to stop sales of genetic tech in Xinjiang
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- 21 Feb 2019
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China: Mounting concerns over forced labour in Xinjiang
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China: New report saysJapanese firms are supplying camera parts involved in mass surveillance in Xinjiang; incl. co. comments
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- 18 Jan 2023
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Hong Kong: Journalists quit after South China Morning Post axes Xinjiang series, ex-editor says
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- 25 Oct 2022
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China: Xinjiang exports to US drop in September but still higher year on year despite forced labour law
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- 25 Oct 2022
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China: UN report finds it ‘reasonable to conclude’ forced labour present in Xinjiang
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- 2 Sep 2022
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USA: Piles of solar panels held at border since Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force
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- 15 Aug 2022
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Roth Capital says 3 gigawatts of modules have been held; Disruption in trade may slow renewables expansion in America
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Uzbekistan: Korean trading company POSCO Intl. seeing rapid increase in profit from Uzbekistan cotton sales after Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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- 11 Aug 2022
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Bangladesh and Vietnam: Businesses alarmed over risk of 'cotton laundering' following US Xinjiang cotton ban
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- 27 Jul 2022
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Japanese apparel co. United Arrows reportedly stops using Xinjiang cotton
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- 22 Jul 2022
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China: Forced labour red flags in car battery supply chain
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- 4 Jul 2022
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USA: Fashion industry explores supply chain digitalisation as Uyghur forced labour ban comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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USA: Companies warn of shipment delays as Uyghur forced labour ban enters into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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Companies say they fear the law that came into effect Tuesday aiming to prevent shipping of goods using forced labour is difficult and costly to comply with
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force
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- 21 Jun 2022
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China denounces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as destabilising supply chains and creating unemployment
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- 21 Jun 2022
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Global coalition urges companies not to dump Uyghur-linked goods in non-US markets in wake of forced labour ban
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- 21 Jun 2022
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美国《维吾尔强迫劳动预防法案》生效在即,美国海关实操指南全面分析
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- 19 Jun 2022
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USA: Department of Homeland Security releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy
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- 17 Jun 2022
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China: Global fashion brands turn to alternative cotton sources given lack of access to Xinjiang's supply chain
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- 16 Jun 2022
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美国《防止强迫维吾尔人劳动法》及其《操作指南》的全面梳理
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- 16 Jun 2022
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China: Hikvision cameras help track Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in Xinjiang, report finds
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- 14 Jun 2022
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USA: Government guidance on Uyghur forced labour ban released
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- 13 Jun 2022
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USA: Human rights activists and labour leaders call for stringent enforcement as Uyghur product ban set to take effect in June 2022
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- 11 Apr 2022
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China launches its own sustainable cotton standard
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- 26 Mar 2022
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China: Walmart arm Sam's Club denies having deliberately removed Xinjiang-sourced goods from its app
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- 5 Jan 2022
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China: Tesla showroom opening in Xinjiang criticised by rights groups
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- 4 Jan 2022
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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law
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- 23 Dec 2021
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Intel apologises to China after Xinjiang sourcing policy causes backlash
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- 23 Dec 2021
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United Kingdom: Trade minister hints at banning Chinese imports with forced labour links
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- 20 Dec 2021
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USA: Congress passes bill requiring companies to prove goods imported from China's Xinjiang region are free from forced labour
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- 17 Dec 2021
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China: Swedish telecom giant Ericsson allegedly sourced from Chinese factory linked to forced labour; incl. co. comment
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- 24 Nov 2021
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Japan: More apparel makers stop using China's Xinjiang cotton amid forced labour concerns
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- 23 Nov 2021
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Czechia: Marriott apologises for refusing to host Uyghur conference as its Prague branch cited 'political neutrality' for decision
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- 19 Nov 2021
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USA: Court rejects Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group's request to remove Xinjiang unit from entity list
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- 8 Oct 2021
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USA: Hong Kong shirtmaker Esquel Group resumes lawsuit in bid to remove Xinjiang unit from sanctions list
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- 30 Aug 2021
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China: Shenzhen Verite's closure due to "fabricated" report on Xinjiang, according to state media
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- 20 Aug 2021
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China closes U.S. labour auditor as tensions mount over forced labour allegations
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- 19 Aug 2021
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China: Chinese suppliers to Apple, Nike shun Xinjiang workers
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- 20 Jul 2021
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USA: Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports unless products proven free of forced labour
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- 16 Jul 2021
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USA: Updated business advisory warns companies on Xinjiang business and calls for heightened due diligence
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- 14 Jul 2021
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USA bans imports of silica-based solar materials from China's Hoshine Silicon Industry Co due to forced labour concerns
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- 25 Jun 2021
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美国:海关因新疆强迫劳动疑虑拦截优衣库棉质衬衫
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- 21 May 2021
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Chinese apparel brand 361 Degrees to source Xinjiang materials with China Cotton Industry Alliance
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- 26 Apr 2021
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Xinjiang exports to US doubled in 2021 first quarter despite cotton ban and sanctions
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- 22 Apr 2021
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Volkswagen executive rules out possibility of forced labour and stands by commitment in Xinjiang
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Continued embrace of ESG undeterred by geopolitics and boycotts of foreign brands, investment advisers say
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Retailers highlighting issue of forced labor face backlash from Chinese consumers
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中国:カゴメ、新疆産トマト使用停止 人権問題考慮
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- 19 Apr 2021
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Alleged use of Xinjiang workers in China's solar supply chains presents US govt with dilemma
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- 16 Apr 2021
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China steps up plans for domestic Better Cotton Initiative amid forced labour concerns
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- 15 Apr 2021
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日本番茄酱品牌“可果美”停止进口新疆原料
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Muji brand owner Ryohin Keikaku details steps to address concerns over use of Xinjiang cotton
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Leading Japanese ketchup producer Kagome halts Xinjiang tomato imports
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- 14 Apr 2021
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Kagome first major Japanese corporation to cut ties over Uyghur issue
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Industry experts speak about limitations of Better Cotton Initiative's role in Xinjiang
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- 12 Apr 2021
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Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo, says company is politically neutral but will halt business with human rights violators
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- 9 Apr 2021
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Japan: Parliamentary group launched to draw up legislation that would impose sanctions on countries over human rights abuses
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- 7 Apr 2021
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H&M事件背后,关于“道德采购”那些事
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- 4 Apr 2021
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专家称:欧美日等时装大牌,为中国钩住了全球供应链
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- 3 Apr 2021
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Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang
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- 31 Mar 2021
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Investors are putting pressure on Western companies over alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, requesting more information about supply chains and urging companies to act to prevent abuse.
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「中国に対する一切の中傷とデマに反対する」アシックス中国法人、新疆ウイグル自治区めぐる問題で声明
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- 30 Mar 2021
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Commentary: Why China’s boycott of H&M, Nike, and other Western brands may blow over
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- 30 Mar 2021
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ユニクロも? 新疆綿拒否の外国製品に不買運動
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- 30 Mar 2021
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China: UN experts call for unhindered access to conduct fact-finding missions and urge companies to closely scrutinize their supply chains
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- 29 Mar 2021
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ASICS head office clarifies that earlier post on sourcing Xinjiang cotton was unauthorised
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- 29 Mar 2021
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Chinese Mission in Geneva rejects UN experts' comments on alleged forced labour
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- 29 Mar 2021
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China: Latest Nike shoes sold out despite boycott over Xinjiang cotton
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss deletes "unauthorised" statement over Xinjiang cotton and says it does not tolerate forced labour
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- 28 Mar 2021
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China: Xinjiang viscose producers linked to US-sanctioned entities, records show
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- 28 Mar 2021
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FILA中国宣布退出良好棉花发展协会 台湾代理商指原料来自南亚
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- 28 Mar 2021
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FILA China cuts ties with BCI; FILA's Taiwan agent says cotton is sourced from South Asia
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- 27 Mar 2021
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中国:Hugo Boss删支持新疆棉声明 官网指不容忍强迫劳动
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- 27 Mar 2021
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Zara's parent company Inditex reportedly removes statement on zero-tolerance policy for forced labour
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- 26 Mar 2021
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China: Hugo Boss and Asics say they would continue to source cotton from Xinjiang
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- 26 Mar 2021
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中国纺织工业联合会就有关新疆地区强迫劳动的指控发表声明
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China: Airbnb asked to drop Olympic ties over alleged human rights issues in Xinjiang
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Compilation of statements by H&M, Nike, GAP, Uniqlo, adidas, Zara and New Balance on sourcing Xinjiang cotton
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- 25 Mar 2021
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Muji promotes Xinjiang cotton as Chinese netizens lash rivals
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- 25 Mar 2021
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中国棉花协会发声明支持新疆棉花
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China urges global fashion brands to reverse Xinjiang cotton boycott
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council publishes statement on Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 25 Mar 2021
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China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) says in a statement that some foreign brands are suspected of violating human rights in China’s Xinjiang by excluding Xinjiang cotton and its products from their supply chains in the name of so-called supply chain compliance.
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H&M faces boycott in China over previous decision not to use Xinjiang cotton due to concerns over alleged forced labour
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- 24 Mar 2021
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Chinese company Anta to quit BCI, will continue to use cotton from Xinjiang
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UN Human Rights Council send letters to companies over Xinjiang forced labour allegations
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- 24 Mar 2021
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UK: BEIS committee says Modern Slavery Act cannot guarantee supply chains are free from forced labour, recommends strengthening of law and policy framework
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- 17 Mar 2021
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UK: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee releases report on Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains
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- 17 Mar 2021
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This report examines the extent to which the forced labour of Uyghurs and other ethnicminority groups in the Xinjiang is contributing to UK value chains. It also makes a seriesof recommendations to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy(BEIS) for ensuring that UK businesses do not profit from human rights abuses.
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Social Accountability International responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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ERM responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Sedex responded
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- 11 Mar 2021
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Japan's Muji Stops Short of Ban on Cotton From Xinjiang, Where Forced Labor is Rife
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Civil society coalition calls on fashion and home-furnishing industries to end links to Uyghur forced labor
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- 2 Mar 2021
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Ryohin Keikaku's response
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- 2 Mar 2021
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US moves to support Australian push to tackle China's 'human and labour rights abuses'
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- 28 Feb 2021
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Une plainte déposée contre Nike pour complicité de travail forcé envers les Ouïghours opprimés
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- 25 Feb 2021
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日本:小売り・製造業12社、ウイグル弾圧企業との取引停止を公表
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- 24 Feb 2021
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Japan: 12 companies announce policies to end business deals with Chinese companies linked to alleged Uyghur forced labour
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- 23 Feb 2021
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日本企業のウイグル人強制労働問題に対する取組みに関するフォローアップ調査についてのご報告
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- 22 Feb 2021
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Available languages: 日本語
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Andrew Forrest's philanthropic foundation condemns China's treatment of Uighurs
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- 8 Feb 2021
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USA: Coalition demands companies to disclose lobbying against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; includes company responses
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- 5 Feb 2021
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Apple, Inditex, Nike and PVH provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.Adidas, Amazon, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Gap, Heinz, Kohl’s, L Brands, Nordstrom, Ross, Target, TJX and Walmart have not provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.
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China: Xinjiang Textile Industry Association releases social responsibility report on cotton textile industry in the region
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- 1 Feb 2021
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The report said that the cotton textile industry in the region has made remarkable progress in creating jobs, increasing farmers' income and improving people's living standard.
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中国:新疆纺织行业协会发布《新疆棉纺织行业社会责任报告》
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- 1 Feb 2021
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EU-China investment agreement: EU negotiator defends forced labour provisions amid criticism
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- 30 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurers engage suppliers to take measures against possible links to Uyghur forced labour
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- 25 Jan 2021
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Swedish public procurer SKL Kommentus Inköpscentral, the Swedish Regions and the Church of Sweden have produced a joint letter requiring their suppliers to take certain actions following concerns over the Uyghur forced labour.
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Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy to USA over Uighur post
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- 21 Jan 2021
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US declares China’s repression of Uighurs in Xinjiang as ‘Genocide’
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- 20 Jan 2021
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The State Department declared that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its wide-scale repression of Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, including in its use of internment camps and forced sterilization.
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Commentary: EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment and doubts on its human rights implications
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- 19 Jan 2021
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制裁棉花的背后:全球供应链上那些隐藏的秘密
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- 17 Jan 2021
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USA bans all cotton products and tomatoes from Xinjiang over forced labour concerns
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- 14 Jan 2021
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The withhold-release order will apply to products including apparel, textiles, tomato seeds, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, and will apply at all US ports of entry
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China: Facial recognition developer Megvii turns to Shanghai IPO after being blacklisted by US for alleged involvements in human rights violations in Xinjiang
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- 13 Jan 2021
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China: Solar companies reportedly linked to forced labour allegations in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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A new report shows some of the world’s biggest solar companies work with the Chinese government to absorb workers from Xinjiang, programs that are often seen as a red flag for forced labor.
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UK: Foreign Secretary announces package of measures to help UK business avoid complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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UK: Government takes tougher stance against UK business complicity in human rights violations against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
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- 12 Jan 2021
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Apple supplier Lens Technology accused of using forced labour in China
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- 7 Jan 2021
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New documents show Lens Technology, which makes iPhone glass and is owned by China’s richest woman, received Uighur Muslim laborers transferred from Xinjiang.
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Marks & Spencer is 1st global fashion brand to make public commitment on Uyghur forced labour by signing Call to Action
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- 6 Jan 2021
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Fair Labor Association prohibits member companies from sourcing from Xinjiang, China
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- 23 Dec 2020
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Following mounting evidence on human rights abuses of Uyghur workers and other ethnic minorities from a range of credible sources and concerns from civil society organizations, the FLA banned its members from sourcing from Xinjiang, China, a first in its 20 year history.
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China: Huawei reportedly tested facial recognition software that could identify minorities
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- 15 Dec 2020
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An internal report claims the face-scanning system could trigger a ‘Uighur alarm,’ sparking concerns that the software could help fuel China’s crackdown on the mostly Muslim minority group.
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China: Report highlights evidence from govt documents showing thousands of ethnic minority labourers in Xinjiang forced to pick cotton in coercive state-mandated program
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- 15 Dec 2020
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États-Unis : Le Congrès demande à Nvidia et Intel de s’expliquer sur l’utilisation de leurs technologies dans les programmes de surveillance du gouvernement chinois
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- 11 Dec 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human Rights Now Releases Statement on Japanese Companies’ Complicity in Forced Labour in Xinjiang UAR
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- 9 Dec 2020
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USA: Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola among companies reportedly lobbying Congress to weaken Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Bill
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- 2 Dec 2020
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Business groups and major companies like Apple have been pressing Congress to alter legislation cracking down on imports of goods made with forced labor from persecuted Muslim minorities in China.
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États-Unis : Apple accusée de lobbying contre un projet de loi visant à lutter contre le travail forcé en Chine
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- 30 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Danish pension fund AkademikerPension divests from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 24 Nov 2020
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États-Unis : Le gouvernement veut annoncer de nouvelles sanctions à l'encontre d'entreprises chinoises qui ne respecteraient pas les droits humains
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- 17 Nov 2020
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Available languages: français
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Japan: Lawmakers begin weighing bill to sanction Uyghur human rights abuses
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- 12 Nov 2020
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Human rights allegations from China's Xinjiang region could jeopardize US solar supply chain
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- 22 Oct 2020
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The solar industry's growing dependence on China's autonomous Xinjiang region for a critical raw material poses mounting risks to a wide range of companies as the U.S. government moves to confront Beijing over alleged human rights abuses there.
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L Brands' statement on forced labour in the XUAR
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- 21 Oct 2020
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Polémique après les remerciements adressés par Disney dans son film Mulan à des autorités chinoises accusées de graves violations des droits humains ; avec les commentaires de l'entreprise
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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France : Le gouvernement appelle les entreprises françaises à la vigilance sur le respect des droits des minorités en Chine par leurs fournisseurs et sous-traitants
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- 13 Oct 2020
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Available languages: français
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Commentary: Five international firms refuse to conduct social audits in Xinjiang; time to recognise limitation of social audits everywhere, says NGO
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- 9 Oct 2020
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The recentrefusalby five international auditing firms to inspect for labor abuses in Xinjiang is a moment for the auditing and certifications industry to rethink its approach to “social audits” everywhere.
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USA: House of Representatives votes in favour of law aimed at preventing import of goods produced by ethnic minority forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region
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- 23 Sep 2020
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Ces sociétés européennes qui collaborent au contrôle de masse chinois
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Des entreprises de l’UE vendent des outils de surveillance à des responsables d’atteintes aux droits humains en Chine
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- 22 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Report: Out of Control: Failing EU Laws for Digital Surveillance Export
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- 21 Sep 2020
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This report gives evidence of the gaps in the current European Union (EU) export regulation framework for digital surveillance technologies and provides the EU institutions and its member states with actionable recommendations to improve the protections of human rights in the upcoming Recast Dual Use Regulation. Amnesty International investigated the exports of digital surveillance technologies from Europe to China, a country that (mis)uses its criminal law system to restrict human rights.
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Chine : H&M annonce cesser toute relation commerciale avec un producteur accusé de travail forcé
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- 21 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Norwegian wealth fund's ethics council recommended divestment from Hikvision for human rights concerns over co. role in mass surveillance
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- 18 Sep 2020
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H&M ends relationship with Chinese yarn producer over accusations of forced labour
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- 17 Sep 2020
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USA shelves broad import bans on cotton and tomato and announces narrower bans on products from specific entities
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- 15 Sep 2020
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Disney CFO acknowledges that shooting Mulan in Xinjiang has "generated lot of issues"
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- 14 Sep 2020
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USA to block cotton and tomato product from Xinjiang over allegations of human rights abuses
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- 11 Sep 2020
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Disney provokes widespread criticism after thanking Xinjiang authorities accused of human rights abuses in "Mulan" credits
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- 9 Sep 2020
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US: Customs agency moves to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns of ethnic minority forced labour
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- 9 Sep 2020
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Chine : La fabrication de masques a mis en avant le nombre accru d'entreprises profitant indirectement du travail forcé des minorités
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- 4 Sep 2020
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Available languages: français
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Human rights groups call on U.S. for regional ban on imports from China made with Uyghur forced labor
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Ban US cotton imports from Xinjiang, say human rights campaigners
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- 31 Aug 2020
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Entretien avec Raphaël Glucksmann, l'euro-député qui interpelle les grandes enseignes au sujet du travail forcé des minorités en Chine
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- 25 Aug 2020
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Available languages: français
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China: Practical guidance discusses ways for investors to identify and mitigate human rights risks in northwest region
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- 4 Aug 2020
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Most fashion brands claim they have anti-forced labour policies when being urged to stop sourcing from Xinjiang, media report says
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- 30 Jul 2020
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At least two Australian companies reportedly purchase masks made with allegedly forced labour in China
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- 30 Jul 2020
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Major Chinese supplier of Australian train parts blacklisted by US denies allegations of using forced labour
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- 29 Jul 2020
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Esquel Group denies allegations of using forced labour in Xinjiang and appeals against US sanction
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- 23 Jul 2020
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Sanctions on corporations can be used to curb abuse against ethnic minorities, says group of lawyers
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- 23 Jul 2020
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Nike says China-based supplier stopped hiring employees from northwest amid forced labour allegations, but critics say further proof is needed
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- 22 Jul 2020
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Estados Unidos: Sancionan a once empresas chinas por violaciones de derechos humanos contra grupo minoritario musulmán
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- 21 Jul 2020
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USA: Eleven Chinese firms added to economic blacklist over allegations of using forced labour of ethnic minorities
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- 21 Jul 2020
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Etats-Unis : Le gouvernement adopte une loi obligeant les entreprises américaines opérant au Xinjiang à garantir que leurs produits ne sont pas fabriqués avec recours au travail forcé
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- 8 Jun 2020
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USA: Department of Commerce lists nine Chinese entities and firms for alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Chinese firms and entities added to sanction lists over human rights abuses
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- 25 May 2020
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USA: Department of Commerce adds 24 Chinese firms and institutions to entity list for risk of "supporting procurement of items for military end-use in China"
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- 25 May 2020
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China: Better Cotton Initiative suspends activities in Xinjiang due to concerns over labour abuses
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- 7 Apr 2020
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US: Gov't proposes bill to bar imports from Xinjiang on basis of potential forced labour by Uygurs
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- 12 Mar 2020
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Joint statement: Industry associations urge US govt. to engage multi-stakeholder working group to address forced labour of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang & across China
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- 10 Mar 2020
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Chine : 83 grandes marques accusées de recourir au travail forcé des Ouïghours dans leur chaîne d'approvisionnement, selon une ONG
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- 5 Mar 2020
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Travailleurs Forcés Ouïghers dans des usines sous-traitantes de grande entreprises occidentales: quand cesserons-nous de faire confiance aux seuls engagements des multinationales ?
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- 5 Mar 2020
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China: Xinjiang forced labour reported in multinational supply chains
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- 2 Mar 2020
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Major brands implicated in report on forced labour beyond Xinjiang
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- 1 Mar 2020
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China: Nike, Apple & Dell comment on allegations of forced labour in their supply chains
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- 1 Mar 2020
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Hong Kong: AI firm Megvii reportedly faces additional queries from HKEx on IPO application after blacklisted by US over alleged involvement in human rights violations
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- 1 Dec 2019
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Responsible Sourcing Network proposes initiative to prevent forced labour in Chinese cotton products
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- 18 Nov 2019
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Companies urged to uphold corporate responsibility when sourcing from Xinjiang and Uzbekistan, both with high risks of forced labour
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- 17 Nov 2019
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China: Clothes made with cotton produced by forced labour in Xinjiang is likely being sold in US, think tank says
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- 22 Oct 2019
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Cotton On and Target Australia stop buying cotton from Xinjiang over human rights concerns
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- 18 Oct 2019
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Response by Esprit
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- 6 Aug 2019
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China: Officials hint Xinjiang detention camps to be phased out; But relatives concerned detainees are being released into forced labour
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- 13 Mar 2019
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US Company to stop sales of genetic tech in Xinjiang
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- 21 Feb 2019
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