The Chinese government disputes the presence of any forced labour in its supply chains, arguing that employment is voluntary. The companies named in the report either did not respond to requests for comment or denied any role in forced labour. “There is no such thing as ‘forced labour,’” the representative said. The United States and other governments have become increasingly vocal about forced labour in Xinjiang, including naming and shaming major corporations that operate in the region. Companies that source products from the region have “no way of knowing that you’re not being connected to forced labour,” she said.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2021 09:56 UTC