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
Chinese celebs, netizens slam 'two-faced' Hugo Boss over Xinjiang
Hugo Boss had a post on its Weibo account on Mar25 that it would continue to purchase and support Xinjiang cotton. However, the post was deleted on Friday. A new official statement in its Weibo account was issued to say that it cherished all longstanding relationships with partners in China.
Chinese netizens have accused Hugo Boss for backtracking on its position, saying the brand was being “two faced”, with some vowing to boycott the brand for good. “A two-faced person is the most disgusting. I’ll boycott you forever,” said a Weibo user.
Source: Reuters #Mar27
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-hugo-boss/chinese-celebs-netizens-slam-two-faced-hugo-boss-over-xinjiang-idUSKBN2BJ03V
#XinjiangCotton #China #Xinjiang #HugoBoss
Hugo Boss had a post on its Weibo account on Mar25 that it would continue to purchase and support Xinjiang cotton. However, the post was deleted on Friday. A new official statement in its Weibo account was issued to say that it cherished all longstanding relationships with partners in China.
Chinese netizens have accused Hugo Boss for backtracking on its position, saying the brand was being “two faced”, with some vowing to boycott the brand for good. “A two-faced person is the most disgusting. I’ll boycott you forever,” said a Weibo user.
Source: Reuters #Mar27
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-hugo-boss/chinese-celebs-netizens-slam-two-faced-hugo-boss-over-xinjiang-idUSKBN2BJ03V
#XinjiangCotton #China #Xinjiang #HugoBoss
#MisInformation
China Misuses Photo of US Prisoners to Attack International #Boycott over #XinjiangCotton
China’s state media and Chinese netizens have been attacking multiple global fashion brands, which have decided to stop buying cotton from Xinjiang after concerns over reportedly forced labour in the industry.
In a press meeting on Mar 25, 2021, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Hua Chunying, displayed a photo showing what she claimed to be “forced labour in America picking cotton”.
It was later discovered that the workers in the photo, taken at a cotton field in Texas in 1968, were prisoners. The intention of the shot, however, seemed to be more about concerns on the correctional system and racial discrimination in the US than “forced labour” as described by Hua.
Source: Stand News #Mar25
https://bit.ly/3rxFyHw
#Xinjiang #ConcentrationCamp #ForcedLabour #HuaChunying #US #China #ChineseNetizens
China Misuses Photo of US Prisoners to Attack International #Boycott over #XinjiangCotton
China’s state media and Chinese netizens have been attacking multiple global fashion brands, which have decided to stop buying cotton from Xinjiang after concerns over reportedly forced labour in the industry.
In a press meeting on Mar 25, 2021, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Hua Chunying, displayed a photo showing what she claimed to be “forced labour in America picking cotton”.
It was later discovered that the workers in the photo, taken at a cotton field in Texas in 1968, were prisoners. The intention of the shot, however, seemed to be more about concerns on the correctional system and racial discrimination in the US than “forced labour” as described by Hua.
Source: Stand News #Mar25
https://bit.ly/3rxFyHw
#Xinjiang #ConcentrationCamp #ForcedLabour #HuaChunying #US #China #ChineseNetizens
Chinese public figures ditch western brands as Xinjiang row escalates
Chinese celebrities and politicians were racing to distance themselves from western brands as Beijing stepped up a campaign to penalise those making accusations of abuses in Xinjiang, including fashion companies that boycott the region’s cotton.
Burberry was one high-profile target, as the award-winning actor Zhou Dongyu ended her “brand ambassador” role, the company’s hallmark tartan was scrubbed from a popular video game, and a Hong Kong lawmaker shared a widely mocked photograph of herself staring mournfully at a trio of scarves she promised not to wear again.
Some brands including Muji and Fila responded to the boycotts by underlining their commitment to using cotton from Xinjiang, a reminder of China’s importance as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for fashion.
Source: The Guardian #Mar26
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/26/chinese-actor-quits-as-burberry-ambassador-as-xinjiang-cotton-row-escalates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#China #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #Burberry #Muji #Fila
Chinese celebrities and politicians were racing to distance themselves from western brands as Beijing stepped up a campaign to penalise those making accusations of abuses in Xinjiang, including fashion companies that boycott the region’s cotton.
Burberry was one high-profile target, as the award-winning actor Zhou Dongyu ended her “brand ambassador” role, the company’s hallmark tartan was scrubbed from a popular video game, and a Hong Kong lawmaker shared a widely mocked photograph of herself staring mournfully at a trio of scarves she promised not to wear again.
Some brands including Muji and Fila responded to the boycotts by underlining their commitment to using cotton from Xinjiang, a reminder of China’s importance as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for fashion.
Source: The Guardian #Mar26
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/26/chinese-actor-quits-as-burberry-ambassador-as-xinjiang-cotton-row-escalates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#China #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #Burberry #Muji #Fila
the Guardian
Chinese public figures ditch western brands as Xinjiang row escalates
Burberry and H&M among brands targeted over stance on region at centre of Uighur abuses allegations
#Football
#Nike logo on Jersey Found Photoshopped Away from Chinese Soccer Team’s Photos on Weibo
As the #XinjiangCotton controversy intensifies, many artists unilaterally terminated their collaboration with a number of brands. Chinese netizens are now targeting at professional soccer teams, demanding them to change their sponsors.
Shanghai Shenhua F.C., one of the teams in the Chinese Super League, was found to have photoshopped away the Nike logo on their practice jersey on their photos posted on the Chinese social media platform #Weibo.
Source: Stand News #Mar27
#China #Xinjiang #ChineseNetizens #Shenhua #Photoshop
#Nike logo on Jersey Found Photoshopped Away from Chinese Soccer Team’s Photos on Weibo
As the #XinjiangCotton controversy intensifies, many artists unilaterally terminated their collaboration with a number of brands. Chinese netizens are now targeting at professional soccer teams, demanding them to change their sponsors.
Shanghai Shenhua F.C., one of the teams in the Chinese Super League, was found to have photoshopped away the Nike logo on their practice jersey on their photos posted on the Chinese social media platform #Weibo.
Source: Stand News #Mar27
#China #Xinjiang #ChineseNetizens #Shenhua #Photoshop
Nike, Adidas join brands feeling Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang
On Mar 25, 2021, Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media over their comments the fashion brands about labour conditions in Xinjiang.
The sportswear companies were the latest caught up in a backlash prompted by a Chinese government call to stop foreign brands from tainting China’s name as internet users found statements they had made in the past on Xinjiang.
Some netizens said they would stop buying Nike and would support local brands such as Li Ning and Anta. Others told Adidas to leave China.
The dispute creates a dilemma for Western companies who must balance the desire to expand their business in China against the views of consumers in their home markets.
Source: Reuters #Mar25
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-cotton-retailers/nike-adidas-join-brands-feeling-chinese-social-media-heat-over-xinjiang-idUSKBN2BH0Q3
#XinjiangCotton #Nike #Adidas #China #Xinjaing
On Mar 25, 2021, Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media over their comments the fashion brands about labour conditions in Xinjiang.
The sportswear companies were the latest caught up in a backlash prompted by a Chinese government call to stop foreign brands from tainting China’s name as internet users found statements they had made in the past on Xinjiang.
Some netizens said they would stop buying Nike and would support local brands such as Li Ning and Anta. Others told Adidas to leave China.
The dispute creates a dilemma for Western companies who must balance the desire to expand their business in China against the views of consumers in their home markets.
Source: Reuters #Mar25
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-xinjiang-cotton-retailers/nike-adidas-join-brands-feeling-chinese-social-media-heat-over-xinjiang-idUSKBN2BH0Q3
#XinjiangCotton #Nike #Adidas #China #Xinjaing
#XinjiangCotton
Shares in Parent Company Drop as #Muji Features Xinjiang Cotton
Source: Nikkei Asia; Liberty Times News #Mar25
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Shares in Parent Company Drop as #Muji Features Xinjiang Cotton
Source: Nikkei Asia; Liberty Times News #Mar25
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#XinjiangCotton
Shares in Parent Company Drop as #Muji Features Xinjiang Cotton
Mutiple international brands have boycotted Xinjiang cotton exported by China due to reported forced labour and human rights violation by the Chinese Government.
Japanese brand #Muji, however, continues to feature the "Xinjiang Cotton" shirt collection under the "new products" section of their China website, as of March 25, 2021.
Muji's reaction was seen as an attempt to avoid from being targeted by Chinese netizens' call for boycotting foreign brands that refused to use Xinjiang cotton.
Nevertheless, Muji's parent company #RyohinKeikaku has seen its shares fall 6.8% on the morning of March 25, in Tokyo. According to Nikkei Asia. This suggests that "investors fear the company could be affected by the fallout".
Source: Nikkei Asia; Liberty Times News #Mar25
http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Muji-features-Xinjiang-cotton-as-Chinese-netizens-lash-its-rivals
https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/3479967
#Kowtow #CCPRules #Ugyhurs
Shares in Parent Company Drop as #Muji Features Xinjiang Cotton
Mutiple international brands have boycotted Xinjiang cotton exported by China due to reported forced labour and human rights violation by the Chinese Government.
Japanese brand #Muji, however, continues to feature the "Xinjiang Cotton" shirt collection under the "new products" section of their China website, as of March 25, 2021.
Muji's reaction was seen as an attempt to avoid from being targeted by Chinese netizens' call for boycotting foreign brands that refused to use Xinjiang cotton.
Nevertheless, Muji's parent company #RyohinKeikaku has seen its shares fall 6.8% on the morning of March 25, in Tokyo. According to Nikkei Asia. This suggests that "investors fear the company could be affected by the fallout".
Source: Nikkei Asia; Liberty Times News #Mar25
http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Muji-features-Xinjiang-cotton-as-Chinese-netizens-lash-its-rivals
https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/3479967
#Kowtow #CCPRules #Ugyhurs
Nikkei Asia
Muji features Xinjiang cotton as Chinese netizens lash its rivals
Japanese clothing retailer's move comes amid calls to boycott foreign brands
#DoYouKnow #MadeinChina
#XinjiangCotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?
Xinjiang cotton is some of the best fabric in the world. It's also, human rights campaigners say, produced by forced labour.
Please bear in mind that Xinjiang cotton accounts for 85% of Chinese production and 20% of world supply.
Some Western brands have removed it from their supply chains, leading to a backlash from Chinese celebrities and netizens. Welcome to the row over cotton from the Xinjiang region of China.
Certification schemes for cotton mills, such as Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced (Yess), work to eliminate forced labour from the supply chain. But that's of limited help to you as a consumer if you're just ordering a pair of jeans off a retailer's website.
"If you really want to be confident of the traceability of the cotton in your jeans, you have to look for Soil Association organic cotton or Fairtrade," advises Clare Lissaman from Common Objective (CO), a sustainable fashion sourcing platform.
Source: BBC #Mar27
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56535822
#China #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #ForcedLabor
#XinjiangCotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?
Xinjiang cotton is some of the best fabric in the world. It's also, human rights campaigners say, produced by forced labour.
Please bear in mind that Xinjiang cotton accounts for 85% of Chinese production and 20% of world supply.
Some Western brands have removed it from their supply chains, leading to a backlash from Chinese celebrities and netizens. Welcome to the row over cotton from the Xinjiang region of China.
Certification schemes for cotton mills, such as Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced (Yess), work to eliminate forced labour from the supply chain. But that's of limited help to you as a consumer if you're just ordering a pair of jeans off a retailer's website.
"If you really want to be confident of the traceability of the cotton in your jeans, you have to look for Soil Association organic cotton or Fairtrade," advises Clare Lissaman from Common Objective (CO), a sustainable fashion sourcing platform.
Source: BBC #Mar27
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56535822
#China #XinjiangCotton #Xinjiang #ForcedLabor
BBC News
Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?
It's at the centre of a row between Western brands and China over allegations of forced labour.
#HumanitarianCrisis
The Truth Behind #XinjiangCotton: Countless Uyghurs Detained, Abused and are Forced to Labor
Source: Stand News #March25
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The Truth Behind #XinjiangCotton: Countless Uyghurs Detained, Abused and are Forced to Labor
Source: Stand News #March25
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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
#XinjiangCotton Incident: China's Lawyer Claims Termination Of Contract Due To Damage Of National Interest Would Not Require Any Compensation
Source: Stand News #Mar26
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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
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
#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
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