[19]To stay in the good graces of the Chinese government, some business organizations have actively participated in the coverup of Chinese government human rights abuses. [21]Under the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, companies have a responsibility to avoid contributing to government human rights violations. Some even failed to abide by their own human rights policies. Enact legislation that requires all companies operating in the US to conduct human rights due diligence for their operations globally. Hold dialogues with other key markets such as the European Union, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom to introduce import-restrictions tied to forced labor in Xinjiang.

Source: New York Times May 15, 2023 19:02 UTC