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US Forced Labor Ruling on Indonesian Nickel Could Backfire
By Cullen Hendrix
The Department of Labor's recent forced labor determination could push Jakarta into further dependence on China and Chinese firms.
Cotton Campaign Urges Uzbekistan to Investigate Harassment of Activists
By Catherine Putz
In April, noted Uzbek human rights activist Umida Niyazova and a journalist were harassed by two men as they planned to tour Fergana and speak to farmers.
Major Automakers May Be Using Chinese Aluminum Produced With Uyghur Forced Labor
By Simina Mistreanu
A new report from Human Rights Watch links some of the world's largest car manufacturers to aluminum allegedly produced with forced labor by Uyghurs.
Australia Works to Combat Modern Slavery
By Grant Wyeth
Modern slavery ranges from debt bondage and forced child labor to sexual exploitation.
US Lifts Ban on Imports From Major Malaysian Glove Manufacturer
By Sebastian Strangio
In late 2021, U.S. authorities barred goods manufactured by the company Smart Glove from entering the country due to its alleged use of forced labor.
As Myanmar Coup Intensifies Regional Human Trafficking, How Will China Respond?
By Debby S. W. Chan
The growth of human rights atrocities in Myanmar has spilled over to the region – including Chinese nationals forced into labor.
How Does Turkmen Cotton, Produced With Forced Labor, Enter Global Supply Chains?
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan’s cotton industry relies on forced labor, but despite boycotts and bans goods produced from Turkmen cotton continue to reach global markets.
The Boycott of Uzbek Cotton Is Over
By Catherine Putz
After a dozen years, the Cotton Campaign has finally announced the end of its pledge, signed by 331 brands and retailers, to boycott Uzbek cotton on account of forced labor.
A New Flashpoint in Japan-Korea Relations
By SAKAMOTO Shigeki
Misgivings over the Korean Supreme Court’s ruling in September 2021.
What Forced Labor in Xinjiang Means for Supply Chain Due Diligence
By Andrew Samet
Can audit firms actually credibly audit in Xinjiang? Can they actually credibly audit in China at all?
Was Your Face Mask Made Using Forced Labor in China?
By Nury Turkel and James W. Carr
The American people have a right to rest assured that they are not unknowingly buying products that fund forced labor.
Are Australians Buying Chinese Goods Produced With Forced Labor?
By Joshua Mcdonald
After recent reports laid out evidence that Uyghurs were being sent to work in factories around China after detention, Australian governments are reviewing some contracts.
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