Top global brands, such as Apple, BMW and Sony, have been accused of getting supplies from factories using the forced labor, an explosive allegation that could reverberate in boardrooms across the world. “Uighurs are working in factories that are in the supply chains of at least 83 well-known global brands in the technology, clothing and automotive sectors,” the think tank said. “Some factories across China are using forced Uighur labor under a state-sponsored labor transfer scheme that is tainting the global supply chain,” it said. “Companies using forced Uighur labor in their supply chains could find themselves in breach of laws which prohibit the importation of goods made with forced labor or mandate disclosure of forced labor supply chain risks,” the report said. ‘SURPLUS’ LABOROfficially, the Chinese government has said it is transferring “surplus” Xinjiang labor to other regions in the name of poverty alleviation.

Source: Taipei Times March 02, 2020 16:07 UTC