Tag: The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

US Bans China’s Xinjiang Imports Over Allegations of Forced Labor

June 22, 2022
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The United States banned the import of goods from China’s Xinjiang region on June 21, putting into force the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law by President Joe Biden last year. Under the rules, all goods produced in whole or in part in Xinjiang will not be allowed to be imported into the…

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US Lawmakers Demand IOC Prove Beijing Winter Olympic Uniforms Not Linked to Forced Labor

January 24, 2022
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently stated that there are no extreme violations, such as forced labor, by suppliers of apparel for the Beijing Winter Olympics, including Hengyuanxiang and Anta, the two brands that have allegedly profited from human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Responding to questioning from a U.S. Congressman, the IOC stated on…

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Apple Inching Toward $3 Trillion Market Capitalization

December 14, 2021
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The world’s most valuable company is on the cusp of achieving another milestone as it inches towards a $3 trillion market capitalization after a surge in growth since 2019 saw the share price increase more than 370 percent. Apple is currently trading around $175 after closely approaching the $182.86 mark needed to achieve the $3…

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