H&M gets wiped off major Chinese apps after an old statement about forced labor reappears
Swedish clothing retailer H&M disappeared from major Chinese shopping sites and mapping apps after resurfaced comments, reportedly from last year, about its concerns over alleged forced labor in China's western region of Xinjiang.
“H&M" and "hm" in English on Taobao and JD.com yielded no results. Meanwhile, Alibaba-owned mapping app Amap as well as Baidu Maps did not display any results for the search term "H&M."
Nike also faced backlash after a statement surfaced on Chinese social media in which the sports giant said it was "concerned" about reports of forced labor in Xinjiang.
Source: CNBC #Mar25
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/25/backlash-on-nike-hm-in-china-over-comments-on-xinjiang-cotton.html
#XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #China #HM #Nike #China
Swedish clothing retailer H&M disappeared from major Chinese shopping sites and mapping apps after resurfaced comments, reportedly from last year, about its concerns over alleged forced labor in China's western region of Xinjiang.
“H&M" and "hm" in English on Taobao and JD.com yielded no results. Meanwhile, Alibaba-owned mapping app Amap as well as Baidu Maps did not display any results for the search term "H&M."
Nike also faced backlash after a statement surfaced on Chinese social media in which the sports giant said it was "concerned" about reports of forced labor in Xinjiang.
Source: CNBC #Mar25
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/25/backlash-on-nike-hm-in-china-over-comments-on-xinjiang-cotton.html
#XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #China #HM #Nike #China
Old H&M comment on 'forced labour' in China's Xinjiang raises online storm
At least one Chinese online retailer appeared to drop H&M’s products amid social media attacks on the Swedish company for saying it was “deeply concerned” about reports of forced labour in the farwestern region of Xinjiang. A graphic in a commentary from the official CCTV that slammed the company for its stance said that “H&M you are no longer at all fashionable”. Some people on Weibo called for H&M to leave China and for a boycott.
H&M’s official store on Alibaba’s Tmall, an e-commerce platform, was not accessible on Mar 24. The official People’s Daily reported that searches for H&M products on platforms JD.com and Pinduoduo no longer showed any results.
China is H&M’s fourth-biggest market with sales of 9.75 billion Swedish crowns ($1.13 billion) in the 12 months through November 2020.
Source: Reuters #Mar24
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-cotton/old-hm-comment-on-forced-labour-in-chinas-xinjiang-raises-online-storm-idUSKBN2BG1G4
#China #HM #Xinjiang #ForcedLabour #XinjiangCotton
At least one Chinese online retailer appeared to drop H&M’s products amid social media attacks on the Swedish company for saying it was “deeply concerned” about reports of forced labour in the farwestern region of Xinjiang. A graphic in a commentary from the official CCTV that slammed the company for its stance said that “H&M you are no longer at all fashionable”. Some people on Weibo called for H&M to leave China and for a boycott.
H&M’s official store on Alibaba’s Tmall, an e-commerce platform, was not accessible on Mar 24. The official People’s Daily reported that searches for H&M products on platforms JD.com and Pinduoduo no longer showed any results.
China is H&M’s fourth-biggest market with sales of 9.75 billion Swedish crowns ($1.13 billion) in the 12 months through November 2020.
Source: Reuters #Mar24
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-cotton/old-hm-comment-on-forced-labour-in-chinas-xinjiang-raises-online-storm-idUSKBN2BG1G4
#China #HM #Xinjiang #ForcedLabour #XinjiangCotton
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Old H&M comment on 'forced labour' in China's Xinjiang raises online storm
(This March 24 story corrects China turnover in paragraph 8)
H&M, Nike Face Boycotts in China as Xinjiang Dilemma Deepens
U.S. and European retail brands in China are suddenly facing a dilemma: Embrace cotton from the contentious Xinjiang region and come under attack in the West, or reject it and risk a boycott in the world’s second-biggest economy.
After social-media users dug out an undated company statement accusing of forced labor in Xinjiang, the Communist Youth League and the People’s Liberation Army calls to boycott the Swedish retailer, Hennes & Mauritz AB. This campaign spreads quickly to Nike.
H&M shares fell as much as 4.4% in Stockholm. Nike shares fell as much as 5.4% in New York before the start of regular trading on Mar 25.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar25
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-25/h-m-nike-face-boycotts-in-china-as-xinjiang-becomes-wedge-issue #HM
#Xinjiang #HM #Nike #PLA #ForceLabor #China #XinjiangCotton
U.S. and European retail brands in China are suddenly facing a dilemma: Embrace cotton from the contentious Xinjiang region and come under attack in the West, or reject it and risk a boycott in the world’s second-biggest economy.
After social-media users dug out an undated company statement accusing of forced labor in Xinjiang, the Communist Youth League and the People’s Liberation Army calls to boycott the Swedish retailer, Hennes & Mauritz AB. This campaign spreads quickly to Nike.
H&M shares fell as much as 4.4% in Stockholm. Nike shares fell as much as 5.4% in New York before the start of regular trading on Mar 25.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar25
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-25/h-m-nike-face-boycotts-in-china-as-xinjiang-becomes-wedge-issue #HM
#Xinjiang #HM #Nike #PLA #ForceLabor #China #XinjiangCotton
H&M Criticized in China Over Xinjiang Forced-Labor Stance
Chinese state media and social-media users excoriated H&M, the Swedish fast-fashion giant, accusing the company of spreading rumors and smearing China over a statement it made last year on forced labor in China’s northwest Xinjiang region.
H&M, which operates more than 400 stores in China, is blocked in the e-commerce websites, Alibaba, Pinduoduo and JD.com. Internet users call for boycotting H&M in Weibo which is similar to China’s Twitter.
Two of the fashion company’s Chinese brand ambassadors also announced they were cutting ties with H&M over what was called its smearing of China.
The backlash against H&M nevertheless highlights how multinational companies are being squeezed in an intensifying, high-stakes clash between Beijing and Western governments over human rights.
Source: WSJ #Mar24
https://www.wsj.com/articles/h-m-battered-with-criticism-in-china-over-xinjiang-forced-labor-stance-11616598679
#Xinjiang #HM #CCP #XinjiangCotton
Chinese state media and social-media users excoriated H&M, the Swedish fast-fashion giant, accusing the company of spreading rumors and smearing China over a statement it made last year on forced labor in China’s northwest Xinjiang region.
H&M, which operates more than 400 stores in China, is blocked in the e-commerce websites, Alibaba, Pinduoduo and JD.com. Internet users call for boycotting H&M in Weibo which is similar to China’s Twitter.
Two of the fashion company’s Chinese brand ambassadors also announced they were cutting ties with H&M over what was called its smearing of China.
The backlash against H&M nevertheless highlights how multinational companies are being squeezed in an intensifying, high-stakes clash between Beijing and Western governments over human rights.
Source: WSJ #Mar24
https://www.wsj.com/articles/h-m-battered-with-criticism-in-china-over-xinjiang-forced-labor-stance-11616598679
#Xinjiang #HM #CCP #XinjiangCotton
#Hypernationalism #XinjiangCotton
Chinese Netizens Attack Foreign Brands and Insist on Xinjiang Cotton, Dismissing Human Rights Breaches
Apparel brands including H&M, Zara, Addidas, and Nike issued a statement in 2020, voicing concern for the reportedly forced labor in the cotton production in Xinjiang.
After the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have coordinated a joint sanction on China over the human rights violation in Xinjiang, the Chinese government and the state-owned media turned to attack foreign brands.
On the social media platform, China's Communist Youth League condemned H&M for "spreading rumors" while "trying to make a profit in China". The same comment was also announced by the state broadcaster CCTV.
The state-owned newspaper People's Daily also attacked H&M on its #Weibo, reiterating that "China's Xinjiang cotton is white and flawless." Many Chinese brands immediately put on tags in support of "China's Xinjiang cotton".
Chinese netizens and Internet personnel also joined in the boycott and attack. Some even uploaded photos of themselves burning down items from these brands while some vandalized the billboard of these brands. Chinese celebrities in showbiz also prominently cut ties with foreign brands.
Source: Stand News #Mar25
https://bit.ly/39fmgjP
#Netizens #Adidas #Nike #Zara #HM #PeoplesDaily #HumanRights #Xinjiang
Chinese Netizens Attack Foreign Brands and Insist on Xinjiang Cotton, Dismissing Human Rights Breaches
Apparel brands including H&M, Zara, Addidas, and Nike issued a statement in 2020, voicing concern for the reportedly forced labor in the cotton production in Xinjiang.
After the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have coordinated a joint sanction on China over the human rights violation in Xinjiang, the Chinese government and the state-owned media turned to attack foreign brands.
On the social media platform, China's Communist Youth League condemned H&M for "spreading rumors" while "trying to make a profit in China". The same comment was also announced by the state broadcaster CCTV.
The state-owned newspaper People's Daily also attacked H&M on its #Weibo, reiterating that "China's Xinjiang cotton is white and flawless." Many Chinese brands immediately put on tags in support of "China's Xinjiang cotton".
Chinese netizens and Internet personnel also joined in the boycott and attack. Some even uploaded photos of themselves burning down items from these brands while some vandalized the billboard of these brands. Chinese celebrities in showbiz also prominently cut ties with foreign brands.
Source: Stand News #Mar25
https://bit.ly/39fmgjP
#Netizens #Adidas #Nike #Zara #HM #PeoplesDaily #HumanRights #Xinjiang
H&M Stores Vanish From China Maps as Xinjiang Spat Worsens
H&M outlets appeared not to show up on Apple Maps and Baidu Maps searches in China on Friday after the fashion retailer found itself at the center of an escalating spat over human rights in the contentious region of Xinjiang.
The disappearance of H&M’s physical stores from online maps comes after the retailer was removed from Alibaba’s e-commerce platform earlier this week as the controversy escalated. The company had been blasted by China’s Communist Youth League and the People’s Liberation Army on Mar 24 after social-media users dug out an undated statement about accusations of forced labor in the region’s cotton-picking industry.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar26
https://trib.al/BEhjL43 #HM
#HM #China #BaiduMap #AppleMap #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #ForcedLabor
H&M outlets appeared not to show up on Apple Maps and Baidu Maps searches in China on Friday after the fashion retailer found itself at the center of an escalating spat over human rights in the contentious region of Xinjiang.
The disappearance of H&M’s physical stores from online maps comes after the retailer was removed from Alibaba’s e-commerce platform earlier this week as the controversy escalated. The company had been blasted by China’s Communist Youth League and the People’s Liberation Army on Mar 24 after social-media users dug out an undated statement about accusations of forced labor in the region’s cotton-picking industry.
Source: Bloomberg #Mar26
https://trib.al/BEhjL43 #HM
#HM #China #BaiduMap #AppleMap #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #ForcedLabor
#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
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
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
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