Akins.ForcedLabor by

Thanhauser

fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

“Rights groups have expressed frustration recently that, although the US has places restrictions on Xinjiang cotton, it is nearly impossible to see how they are being enforced.”

Quarterly

fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

“Given the often long and complex clothing supply chain, a lot of brands don't know where they're getting their cotton from, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, passed by Biden in December 2021, just may push manufacturers to use blockchain technology to ensure that cotton isn't made with forced labor. This could be the real-world case that could finally prove blockchain advocates right when they say Web3 will change the world for the better.”

Connection

fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

Quarterly talks about how the restriction placement will ensure that forced labor does not play a role in supply chains. Whereas, Thanhauser shares the frustrations with the cotton restrictions because there is no way to see how it's being enforced.

Quarterly

fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

“The Uyghur ethnic minority has long been persecuted by the Chinese government, which has forced it from its homes in Xinjiang Province into concentration camps for “reeducation” programs that are, in actuality, torture and forced labor.”

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fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

Quarterly overviews what China has done to the Uyghur people with torture and forced labor. It ties into Rugdes quote that shares how Shein incorporated forced labor into their own business.

Rudge

fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

“According to recent reports, investigations have uncovered instances of child labor and inhumane working conditions in factories supplying Shein. Workers, including minors, are alleged to have been forced to work long hours with minimal pay and inadequate safety measures. These practices stand in stark contrast to Shein’s public commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability.”

Leveraging Online Shipment Loophole

fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

“Plus, it highlights that all companies operating in the United States have an obligation to clean up their supply chain and ensure they are not contributing to China’s genocide of the Uyghur people by facilitating the sale of goods made with forced labor.”

Rudge

fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

“When compared to other fast fashion brands, Shein’s practices are not unique. Brands like Zara and H&M have also faced scrutiny for similar issues, but they have made public efforts to increase supply chain transparency and implement ethical standards. In contrast, Shein’s rapid rise and lack of comprehensive oversight have made it a focal point for critics of the fast fashion model.”

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fbvnkg7k5j — 2024-11-04 01:54:26 UTC

The article talks about how the companies under the US are obligated to use supply chains that do not include forced labor, etc. Rudge points out the public effort that those companies have made to be more transparent with their suppliers.