China, Uniqlo and Xinjiang

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing watching for China boycott after Xinjiang remarks
Chairman Tadashi Yanai said in BBC interview published this week that Uniqlo doesn’t source cotton from that region of China’s far west, where the US has restricted trade.
Uniqlo criticised in China after BBC report of CEO's Xinjiang comments
Casual wear giant Uniqlo is facing calls for a consumer boycott in China after the CEO of the clothing company's owner said it does not source cotton from China's Xinjiang, which has faced allegations of forced labour in recent years.
Uniqlo faces online China backlash over Xinjiang cotton stance
Uniqlo is facing an online backlash in China after the boss of its parent company said the Japanese clothing retailer does not source cotton from Xinjiang. Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai said Uniqlo was "not using" cotton from the western Chinese province in a BBC interview this week.
Uniqlo faces calls for boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang cotton comment
Uniqlo is facing calls for a consumer boycott in China after the company's boss said the Japanese clothing retailer does not source cotton from Xinjiang amid allegations of forced labour in the region.
China Offers Surprise Response to Tadashi Yanai’s Comment About Xinjiang Cotton
A Chinese government spokesperson took a softer stance on the hot-button issue, and said businesses that source and manufacture in China "should not be swayed by political pressure."
Uniqlo faces China backlash over cotton comments
Uniqlo is facing an online backlash in China after the boss of its parent company said the Japanese clothing retailer does not source cotton from Xinjiang. Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai said Uniqlo was "not using" cotton from the western Chinese province in a BBC interview broadcast this week.
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Fast Retailing Watching for China Boycott After Xinjiang Remarks
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China calls on firms to eliminate political pressure, make independent business decisions following BBC report on Uniqlo boss’ Xinjiang remarks
Cotton produced in China's Xinjiang region is among the best in the world. We hope that relevant companies can eliminate ...