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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.

By Jordyn Holman and Sapna Maheshwari

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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.

By Ana Swanson and Claire Fu

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Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says

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.

By Ana Swanson

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U.S. Blocks Dominican Republic Sugar Imports, Citing Forced Labor

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.

By Ana Swanson