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31 January 2023

Imported clothing and footwear: Canada could have a new forced labor law on the books as soon as this summer

The bill, known as S-211, would require most companies operating in the country to publicly disclose what they are doing to prevent and reduce the risk of forced and child labor in their supply chains. It zipped past the country’s Senate in November and is currently awaiting approval in the House of Commons. If passed, it will go into force in 2024. [Canada Looks Poised to Pass Law on Forced Labor - Wall Street Journal]

21 October 2022

Shein: how to get rid of the bad reputation of champion polluter of "fast fashion" by dedicating himself to "second hand"

The Chinese fast fashion group has launched a new platform available for now only for the American market. The opportunity? To buy and re-sell their old garments and footwear directly through the app. To give the announcement is Business of Fashion in an article in which he explains what, for now, is known about this operation of which we will hear a lot.

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]

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21 March 2022

U.S. Blocks Li-Ning Shoes and T-Shirts in Port for Suspected Use of North Korean Slave Workers

Hong Kong's Li-Ning goods (CNN Business) are being held by U.S. authorities after US Customs and Border Protection said an investigation indicated that the Chinese sportswear giant uses North Korean labor in its supply chain.

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