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01 September 2022

The release of the report on alleged crimes against humanity committed by China in Xinjiang against the Uyghurs

The UN has accused China of "serious human rights violations" in a long-awaited report into allegations of abuse in Xinjiang province. China had urged the UN not to release the report - with Beijing calling it a "farce" arranged by Western powers. The report assesses claims of abuse against Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities, which China denies. [China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN report – BBC]

30 August 2022

Decoupling in the consumer market: American brands lose share in China and Chinese brands are opposed in the USA

Nike’s foothold in China appears to be slipping. Buoyed by a patriotism-fueled domestic boom, homegrown rival Li-Ning saw its brand value spike by 66 percent to $3.4 billion, the biggest gain recorded in a ranking of 100 most valuable Chinese brands this year. [Nike Rival Li-Ning is China’s Fastest-Growing Brand – SJ]

26 August 2022

Broad debate in China on youth unemployment

China's youth jobless rate hit a record high of 19.9 percent in July, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on August 15. Urban unemployment, meanwhile, stood at 5.4 percent in July. The figure was 6.1 percent in April, followed by 5.9 percent in May and 5.5 percent in June. [Chinese ministry vows measures to tackle record youth unemployment – GT]

23 August 2022

Cambodia: attempts at dialogue on wages and social security

Cambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods industry has kicked off negotiations over a new monthly minimum pay for 2023, though talks remain in the early stages, the Southeast Asian nation’s wage board revealed Monday. [Cambodia Starts New Minimum-Wage Talks – SJ]

22 August 2022

Invasion war in Ukraine: impact on businesses and value chains

On the indirect consequences of war, such as economic ones with rising inflation: in the UK the first strike in 30 yearsof the workers of the port of Suffolk [Felixstowe: Dock workers strike for first time in 30 years – BBC]

27 July 2022

The activity of clothing and footwear manufacturers in Myanmar is no longer sustainable

Fashion brands should urgently move production out of Myanmar if they cannot guarantee protection for workers in the country’s factories, says @voguebusiness [Myanmar: Time for fashion brands to exit?] commenting on the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre's labour and human rights report. [Resistance, harassment and intimidation: Garment worker abuse under Myanmar's military rule – BHRC]

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