Category: Forced Labor

Solar Supply Chain Grows More Opaque Amid Human Rights Concerns

The global industry is cutting some ties to China, but its exposure to forced labor remains high and companies are less transparent, a new report found.
Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor

Republicans are raising fresh concerns about CATL, the battery maker Ford is working with to bring new technology to the U.S., and its connections to Xinjiang.
Shein Flew Influencers to China to Help Its Image. A Backlash Ensued.

The fast-fashion company’s attempt to rebut allegations of forced labor and poor working conditions was met with incredulity online.
Congress Spotlights Forced Labor Concerns With Chinese Shopping Sites Shein and Temu

A congressional investigation into Temu and Shein offered new insight into services that are delivering a deluge of cheap and little-regulated products.
Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says

The New York Times – Business:
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.
U.S. Blocks Dominican Republic Sugar Imports, Citing Forced Labor

The New York Times – Business:
An import ban targets sugar from Central Romana Corporation, a sugar behemoth whose sugar is sold under the Domino, Florida Crystals and C&H brands.

Solar Supply Chain Grows More Opaque Amid Human Rights Concerns