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#HumanitarianCrisis
Truth Behind #XinjiangCotton: Countless Uyghurs Detained, Abused and are Forced to Labor
H&M, a major Swedish fashion brand, was suddenly attacked by the Chinese official media after making a statement in October 2020 that it would no longer purchase cotton from Xinjiang.
As the incident gains more attention, other foreign brands such as #Nike and #Adidas becoming the target of a boycott by Chinese netizens. At the same time, a number of Chinese and Hong Kong celebrities have cut ties with these international brands, terminating their endorsement partnerships and expressing their loyalty to Xinjiang cotton on #Weibo.
Behind this “Xinjiang Cotton Incident”, there involves a major human rights issue in Xinjiang. In recent years, there have been numerous reports and studies revealing the CCP's massive detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, requiring them to undergo “re-education”.
There have been reports of torture, sexual abuse, and forced labor of many Uyghurs. It is believed that the "Xinjiang cotton" is the product of the forced labor of the Uyghurs.
The issue of human rights in Xinjiang has become a serious international issue at the moment, involving diplomatic wrangling between China and the West.
Source: Stand News #March25
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E6%96%B0%E7%96%86%E6%A3%89%E8%8A%B1%E8%83%8C%E5%BE%8C-%E8%A2%AB%E6%8B%98%E7%95%99-%E8%99%90%E5%BE%85-%E5%BC%B7%E8%BF%AB%E5%8B%9E%E5%8B%95%E7%B6%AD%E5%90%BE%E7%88%BE%E6%97%8F%E4%BA%BA/
#Uyghurs #HM #HumanRights #ForcedLabor #ConcentrationCamps #CCPRules
Truth Behind #XinjiangCotton: Countless Uyghurs Detained, Abused and are Forced to Labor
H&M, a major Swedish fashion brand, was suddenly attacked by the Chinese official media after making a statement in October 2020 that it would no longer purchase cotton from Xinjiang.
As the incident gains more attention, other foreign brands such as #Nike and #Adidas becoming the target of a boycott by Chinese netizens. At the same time, a number of Chinese and Hong Kong celebrities have cut ties with these international brands, terminating their endorsement partnerships and expressing their loyalty to Xinjiang cotton on #Weibo.
Behind this “Xinjiang Cotton Incident”, there involves a major human rights issue in Xinjiang. In recent years, there have been numerous reports and studies revealing the CCP's massive detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, requiring them to undergo “re-education”.
There have been reports of torture, sexual abuse, and forced labor of many Uyghurs. It is believed that the "Xinjiang cotton" is the product of the forced labor of the Uyghurs.
The issue of human rights in Xinjiang has become a serious international issue at the moment, involving diplomatic wrangling between China and the West.
Source: Stand News #March25
https://www.thestandnews.com/international/%E6%96%B0%E7%96%86%E6%A3%89%E8%8A%B1%E8%83%8C%E5%BE%8C-%E8%A2%AB%E6%8B%98%E7%95%99-%E8%99%90%E5%BE%85-%E5%BC%B7%E8%BF%AB%E5%8B%9E%E5%8B%95%E7%B6%AD%E5%90%BE%E7%88%BE%E6%97%8F%E4%BA%BA/
#Uyghurs #HM #HumanRights #ForcedLabor #ConcentrationCamps #CCPRules
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#XinjiangCotton Incident: China's Lawyer Claims Termination Of Contract Due To Damage Of National Interest Would Not Require Any Compensation
As the Xinjiang cotton controversy continues to fester, many artists and celebrities including Eason Chan, Angelababy, Eddie Peng and Wang Yi Bo announced that they will terminate their endorsements with the brands involved in the incident.
The concern remains whether these actions are deemed to be in breach of the contract, and whether they will need to provide any compensation.
In China, a media outlet “Guancha News” quoted a Chinese lawyer explaining that artists can terminate their contrast without compensation by invoking the Civil Code’s “no abuse of civil rights to the detriment of national interest” provision.
The Hunan Provincial High People's Court in China also re-posted a short video on Weibo by “Legal Blogger”, saying that after the “D&G insult” incident, both parties will usually set a “misdeed clause” , where one party can unilaterally terminate the contract if the other party has made any “political mistakes”.
Source: Stand News #March26
https://bit.ly/3cpPBu4
#Kowtow #ChineseLaw #Celebrity #Compensation
As the Xinjiang cotton controversy continues to fester, many artists and celebrities including Eason Chan, Angelababy, Eddie Peng and Wang Yi Bo announced that they will terminate their endorsements with the brands involved in the incident.
The concern remains whether these actions are deemed to be in breach of the contract, and whether they will need to provide any compensation.
In China, a media outlet “Guancha News” quoted a Chinese lawyer explaining that artists can terminate their contrast without compensation by invoking the Civil Code’s “no abuse of civil rights to the detriment of national interest” provision.
The Hunan Provincial High People's Court in China also re-posted a short video on Weibo by “Legal Blogger”, saying that after the “D&G insult” incident, both parties will usually set a “misdeed clause” , where one party can unilaterally terminate the contract if the other party has made any “political mistakes”.
Source: Stand News #March26
https://bit.ly/3cpPBu4
#Kowtow #ChineseLaw #Celebrity #Compensation
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Nike, H&M, Burberry face backlash and boycotts in China over stance on Uyghur treatment
State-controlled media and online users criticized the two brands, with German sportswear giant Adidas and American brand Tommy Hilfiger also among those coming under fire.
Western fashion brands including Nike and H&M were facing growing calls for boycotts in China as Beijing pushed back with increasing ferocity against allegations of human rights abuses toward the country's Uyghur Muslim minority.
The United States announced in January that it would halt all imports of cotton from China's Xinjiang region — a leading global supplier of the material — over forced labor concerns, while major retailers previously issued statements expressing their concerns.
Source: CBNC #Mar25
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/nike-h-m-face-backlash-china-over-xinjiang-cotton-concerns-n1262019
#XinjiangCotton #Cotton #HM #Nike #ChinaGenocide
State-controlled media and online users criticized the two brands, with German sportswear giant Adidas and American brand Tommy Hilfiger also among those coming under fire.
Western fashion brands including Nike and H&M were facing growing calls for boycotts in China as Beijing pushed back with increasing ferocity against allegations of human rights abuses toward the country's Uyghur Muslim minority.
The United States announced in January that it would halt all imports of cotton from China's Xinjiang region — a leading global supplier of the material — over forced labor concerns, while major retailers previously issued statements expressing their concerns.
Source: CBNC #Mar25
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/nike-h-m-face-backlash-china-over-xinjiang-cotton-concerns-n1262019
#XinjiangCotton #Cotton #HM #Nike #ChinaGenocide
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Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton 'concerns'
State media outlets have since launched campaigns defending Xinjiang cotton and criticising the brands. H&M and Nike and are facing a backlash in China after they expressed concern about the alleged use of Uighur forced labour in cotton production. Many Chinese have called for boycotts and celebrities have cut ties and e-commerce platforms have dropped H&M.
Several Western countries sanction China over serious human rights violations against the Uighur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang autonomous region. The sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, target senior officials in the north-west region.
Source: BBC #Mar31
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56519411
#XinjiangCotton #China #Xinjiang #ChinaHumanRightsAbuse #HM #Nike
State media outlets have since launched campaigns defending Xinjiang cotton and criticising the brands. H&M and Nike and are facing a backlash in China after they expressed concern about the alleged use of Uighur forced labour in cotton production. Many Chinese have called for boycotts and celebrities have cut ties and e-commerce platforms have dropped H&M.
Several Western countries sanction China over serious human rights violations against the Uighur Muslim minority in the Xinjiang autonomous region. The sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, target senior officials in the north-west region.
Source: BBC #Mar31
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56519411
#XinjiangCotton #China #Xinjiang #ChinaHumanRightsAbuse #HM #Nike
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Muji Operator Shares Tumble as Brand Seen at Risk of China Boycott
Japanese brands Muji and Uniqlo are embroiled in the escalating controversy over cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang region. Shares of Muji operator tumble nearly 7% in Tokyo trade. Als, several Chinese celebrities say they will cut ties with Uniqlo.
Shares in Ryohin Keikaku, which is the operator of the Muji chain of minimalist furniture and lifestyle
Stores and advertises items using Xinjiang cotton, fell as much as 6.8% in Tokyo, the most since July. It said it had vetted its supply chain and would continue to monitor compliance with law.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar26
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-26/muji-operator-tumbles-as-brand-seen-at-risk-of-china-boycott
#HM #Muji #Uniqlo #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #ChinaGenocide
Japanese brands Muji and Uniqlo are embroiled in the escalating controversy over cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang region. Shares of Muji operator tumble nearly 7% in Tokyo trade. Als, several Chinese celebrities say they will cut ties with Uniqlo.
Shares in Ryohin Keikaku, which is the operator of the Muji chain of minimalist furniture and lifestyle
Stores and advertises items using Xinjiang cotton, fell as much as 6.8% in Tokyo, the most since July. It said it had vetted its supply chain and would continue to monitor compliance with law.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar26
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-26/muji-operator-tumbles-as-brand-seen-at-risk-of-china-boycott
#HM #Muji #Uniqlo #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #ChinaGenocide
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#Misrepresentation #ChineseSocialMedia
#ASICS Japan and #HugoBoss Denounce Pro-China Statement Purportedly Posted by their China Branch on #Weibo
Since March 25, 2021, Chinese state media and netizens have been attacking multiple international apparel brands for previously vowing to not use #XinjiangCotton, due to human rights concerns.
The discontented Chinese netizens have initiated a series of boycotts, forcing public figures from celebrities to sport teams to cut ties with the brands which have voiced concern over forced labour issues and human rights breaches committed by the PRC in Xinjiang.
Whereas Hugo Boss's Weibo account claimed that "Xinjiang cotton was one of the best cotton in the world"; its head office clarified that the statement was unauthorised, alluding to a misappropriation committed by the China's branch.
Meanwhile, a similar incident happened to ASICS, a Japanese sports shoe brand.
Like Hugo Boss, the Weibo account of ASICS posted a pro-China message that read "our brand firmly opposes all actions of discrediting or spreading rumour of China"; however, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the headquarters of ASICS at Kobe in Japan denounced the statement.
According to ASICS Japan, the statement on the Chinese social media platform Weibo was published without the head office's permission and does not reflect to the company's official stance.
ASICS reiterates that their supply for the Australian Olympics team does not contain any Xinjiang cotton and was not manufactured in Xinjiang.
The pro-China statement has been removed from Weibo on the morning of March 29, 2021. Meanwhile, Chinese actor Li Yifeng suspend his contract with the brand after ASICS clarifies their stance.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar29
https://hk.appledaily.com/entertainment/20210329/7TQGGBTT4ZGUHBHW5GOCHVFABI/
#Japan #China #XinjiangCotton #ForcedLabour #LiYifeng
#ASICS Japan and #HugoBoss Denounce Pro-China Statement Purportedly Posted by their China Branch on #Weibo
Since March 25, 2021, Chinese state media and netizens have been attacking multiple international apparel brands for previously vowing to not use #XinjiangCotton, due to human rights concerns.
The discontented Chinese netizens have initiated a series of boycotts, forcing public figures from celebrities to sport teams to cut ties with the brands which have voiced concern over forced labour issues and human rights breaches committed by the PRC in Xinjiang.
Whereas Hugo Boss's Weibo account claimed that "Xinjiang cotton was one of the best cotton in the world"; its head office clarified that the statement was unauthorised, alluding to a misappropriation committed by the China's branch.
Meanwhile, a similar incident happened to ASICS, a Japanese sports shoe brand.
Like Hugo Boss, the Weibo account of ASICS posted a pro-China message that read "our brand firmly opposes all actions of discrediting or spreading rumour of China"; however, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the headquarters of ASICS at Kobe in Japan denounced the statement.
According to ASICS Japan, the statement on the Chinese social media platform Weibo was published without the head office's permission and does not reflect to the company's official stance.
ASICS reiterates that their supply for the Australian Olympics team does not contain any Xinjiang cotton and was not manufactured in Xinjiang.
The pro-China statement has been removed from Weibo on the morning of March 29, 2021. Meanwhile, Chinese actor Li Yifeng suspend his contract with the brand after ASICS clarifies their stance.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar29
https://hk.appledaily.com/entertainment/20210329/7TQGGBTT4ZGUHBHW5GOCHVFABI/
#Japan #China #XinjiangCotton #ForcedLabour #LiYifeng
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Nike Navigates Controversy Once Again in All-Important China
Nike caught up in potential boycott over cotton sourcing. Shares fall along with Hennes & Mauritz and Burberry.
Nike, which says its products aren’t sourced from the region, has said it’s concerned about the reports and noted that its code of conduct prohibits using forced labor.
With U.S. and European brands in the spotlight, Chinese firms are rallying around Xinjiang, which produces more than 80% of the country’s cotton. Local companies said they’ll continue to source the material from Xinjiang are being rewarded in the stock market, including Anta Sports Products Ltd., the Chinese sneaker giant that owns the Fila brand.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar25
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-25/nike-tumbles-with-investors-wary-over-potential-china-fallout
#Nike #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #China
Nike caught up in potential boycott over cotton sourcing. Shares fall along with Hennes & Mauritz and Burberry.
Nike, which says its products aren’t sourced from the region, has said it’s concerned about the reports and noted that its code of conduct prohibits using forced labor.
With U.S. and European brands in the spotlight, Chinese firms are rallying around Xinjiang, which produces more than 80% of the country’s cotton. Local companies said they’ll continue to source the material from Xinjiang are being rewarded in the stock market, including Anta Sports Products Ltd., the Chinese sneaker giant that owns the Fila brand.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar25
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-25/nike-tumbles-with-investors-wary-over-potential-china-fallout
#Nike #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #China
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Western brands caught between US and China over human rights
Western companies are being forced to choose between supporting human rights and profits from China, caught up in a battle the US and its allies are waging with Beijing over its persecution of Uyghur Muslims.
As China comes under scrutiny ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, human rights activists are urging companies to take a stand over the repression of Uyghurs, which the US this week formally declared was “genocide”.
The rising pressure comes as Beijing has begun whipping up nationalist opposition to brands such as Nike and H&M that have voiced concerns about Xinjiang or vowed to eliminate the use of forced labour from the northwestern Chinese region from their supply chains. While some companies have stood their ground, others have removed criticisms from their websites.
Source: FT #Apr02
https://www.ft.com/content/a0be4094-2aba-4275-a3ca-ec5e58cc5032
#China #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #BeijingOlympic2022 #ChinaGenocide
Western companies are being forced to choose between supporting human rights and profits from China, caught up in a battle the US and its allies are waging with Beijing over its persecution of Uyghur Muslims.
As China comes under scrutiny ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, human rights activists are urging companies to take a stand over the repression of Uyghurs, which the US this week formally declared was “genocide”.
The rising pressure comes as Beijing has begun whipping up nationalist opposition to brands such as Nike and H&M that have voiced concerns about Xinjiang or vowed to eliminate the use of forced labour from the northwestern Chinese region from their supply chains. While some companies have stood their ground, others have removed criticisms from their websites.
Source: FT #Apr02
https://www.ft.com/content/a0be4094-2aba-4275-a3ca-ec5e58cc5032
#China #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #BeijingOlympic2022 #ChinaGenocide
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'Xinjiang cotton is my love': Patriots on show at China Fashion Week
Designer Zhou Li, chief designer and founder of Chinese fashion brand Sun-Bird, is a patriotic supporter of a boycott targeting several major western apparel brands in China that have expressed concern over alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang province.
Zhou said her garments on runway show at China Fashion Week, which featured slick minimalist designs with ruffles and ancient Chinese characters, used Xinjiang cotton exclusively.
“For our Chinese designs, I’m certainly right to support the Xinjiang people,” Zhou said.
Source: Reuters #Apr01
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-fashion-week/xinjiang-cotton-is-my-love-patriots-on-show-at-china-fashion-week-idUSKBN2BO48B
#XinjiangCotton #Xinjaing #China #ChinaGenocide #ZhouLi
Designer Zhou Li, chief designer and founder of Chinese fashion brand Sun-Bird, is a patriotic supporter of a boycott targeting several major western apparel brands in China that have expressed concern over alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang province.
Zhou said her garments on runway show at China Fashion Week, which featured slick minimalist designs with ruffles and ancient Chinese characters, used Xinjiang cotton exclusively.
“For our Chinese designs, I’m certainly right to support the Xinjiang people,” Zhou said.
Source: Reuters #Apr01
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-fashion-week/xinjiang-cotton-is-my-love-patriots-on-show-at-china-fashion-week-idUSKBN2BO48B
#XinjiangCotton #Xinjaing #China #ChinaGenocide #ZhouLi
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China: Companies should resist boycott threats
Human Rights Watch said that companies threatened with Chinese government-promoted boycotts should stand firm in their opposition to forced labor.
Chinese authorities have recently encouraged consumers across China to boycott companies that have publicly expressed concerns about forced labor and other human rights violations against Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
“The Chinese government’s actions, effectively punishing the companies trying to uphold those standards, are a brazen attempt to weaken an emerging global norm,” Human Rights Watch said.
Source: HRW #Mar27
https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/03/27/china-companies-should-resist-boycott-threats
#XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #China #ChinaGenocide
Human Rights Watch said that companies threatened with Chinese government-promoted boycotts should stand firm in their opposition to forced labor.
Chinese authorities have recently encouraged consumers across China to boycott companies that have publicly expressed concerns about forced labor and other human rights violations against Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
“The Chinese government’s actions, effectively punishing the companies trying to uphold those standards, are a brazen attempt to weaken an emerging global norm,” Human Rights Watch said.
Source: HRW #Mar27
https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/03/27/china-companies-should-resist-boycott-threats
#XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #China #ChinaGenocide
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Old news but let’s not forget how petty and unethical CCP is.
#xinjiang #slavelabour #ccp #china #forcedlabour #xinjiangcotton #closethecamp #DIYms #meme
#xinjiang #slavelabour #ccp #china #forcedlabour #xinjiangcotton #closethecamp #DIYms #meme
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#Uyghurs
France probes fashion retailers for concealing 'crimes against humanity' in #Xinjiang
//French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing "crimes against humanity" in China's Xinjiang region, a judicial source said on Thursday.
The procedure is linked to accusations against China over its treatment of minority Muslim Uyghurs in the region, including the use of forced labour, the source said.
The source told Reuters #Uniqlo France, a unit of Japan's Fast Retailing (9983.T), #Zara owner Inditex (ITX.MC), France's #SMCP (SMCP.PA) and #Skechers (SKX.N) were the subject of the investigation, confirming a report by French media website Mediapart.//
Read more:
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/france-investigate-fashion-retailers-concealing-crimes-against-humanity-xinjiang-2021-07-01/
Source: Reuters #Jul2
#XinjiangCotton #ConcentrationCamp #HumanitarianCrisis #Genocide
France probes fashion retailers for concealing 'crimes against humanity' in #Xinjiang
//French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing "crimes against humanity" in China's Xinjiang region, a judicial source said on Thursday.
The procedure is linked to accusations against China over its treatment of minority Muslim Uyghurs in the region, including the use of forced labour, the source said.
The source told Reuters #Uniqlo France, a unit of Japan's Fast Retailing (9983.T), #Zara owner Inditex (ITX.MC), France's #SMCP (SMCP.PA) and #Skechers (SKX.N) were the subject of the investigation, confirming a report by French media website Mediapart.//
Read more:
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/france-investigate-fashion-retailers-concealing-crimes-against-humanity-xinjiang-2021-07-01/
Source: Reuters #Jul2
#XinjiangCotton #ConcentrationCamp #HumanitarianCrisis #Genocide
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The level of mind-f*ckery one has to deal with living in #CCP #China.
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"The past was alterable. The past never had been altered. Oceania was at war with Eastasia. Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia." - #NineteenEightyFour, #GeorgeOrwell
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#Adidas #Tokyopolympics #olympics #boycott #Xinjiangcotton #bettercottoninitiative #BCI #meme #english #diyms
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"The past was alterable. The past never had been altered. Oceania was at war with Eastasia. Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia." - #NineteenEightyFour, #GeorgeOrwell
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#Adidas #Tokyopolympics #olympics #boycott #Xinjiangcotton #bettercottoninitiative #BCI #meme #english #diyms