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What did HM say about Xinjiang?
H&M released a statement in September 2020 saying they were concerned about allegations of forced labor in cotton production in Xinjiang. “We do not work with any garment manufacturing factories located in XUAR, and we do not source products from this region,” the statement said.
What happened between Nike and China?
Topline. China has accused major apparel brands like Nike, H&M and Zara of selling goods that could be harmful to children, an accusation that comes a few months after the companies faced a wave of backlash in China for their past remarks on the alleged human rights abuses in the country’s Xinjiang region.
Did Nike use Xinjiang cotton?
Nike Statement on Xinjiang | Nike Purpose. Nike is committed to ethical and responsible manufacturing and we uphold international labor standards. Nike does not source products from the XUAR and we have confirmed with our contract suppliers that they are not using textiles or spun yarn from the region.
Does H&M buy from Xinjiang?
“It is so shameless to smear Xinjiang and we don’t buy your products,” one person said. H&M China said it respected Chinese consumers and that it was committed to long-term investment and development in China. H&M does not source cotton directly from any supplier, it added.
Does Nike use cotton from Xinjiang?
“Nike does not source products from the XUAR and we have confirmed with our contract suppliers that they are not using textiles or spun yarn from the region.” The move comes amid anger in China at the Swedish clothing giant H&M’s decision to no longer source cotton from Xinjiang .
Why is China boycotting H&M products?
The Communist Youth League and China Central Television [CCTV] criticised H&M for “spreading rumours”, leading to boycotts of cotton-sourced products.
Why is Nike banned in China over forced labour claims?
Anger with Nike has erupted on Chinese social media after the company issued a statement saying it was “concerned about reports of forced labour” in China’s Xinjiang province, and that it would not source textiles from the region.