Uniqlo, Xinjiang

Uniqlo faces calls for boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang cotton comment
revealed this week to BBC that Uniqlo was "not using" cotton from Xinjiang. "By mentioning which cotton we’re using ... actually, it gets too political if I say anymore so let's stop here," he said without adding further details. Companies that buy ...
Uniqlo faces online China backlash over Xinjiang cotton stance
Uniqlo is facing an online backlash in China after the boss of its parent company said the Japanese clothing retailer does not source cotton from Xinjiang. Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai said Uniqlo was "not using" cotton from the western Chinese province in a BBC interview this week.
From VOA Mandarin: Uniqlo denies using Xinjiang cotton, sparks backlash among Chinese netizens
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo’s founder, Tadashi Yanai, told the BBC in an exclusive interview that the company "does not use Xinjiang cotton," which is produced through forced labor. The statement quickly sparked a backlash among Chinese netizens on Friday,
Uniqlo boss says retailer does not use Xinjiang cotton
Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo does not use cotton from the Xinjiang region in northwest China, the company's boss said.
China Offers Surprise Response to Tadashi Yanai’s Comment About Xinjiang Cotton
A Chinese government spokesperson took a softer stance on the hot-button issue, and said businesses that source and manufacture in China "should not be swayed by political pressure."
Uniqlo faces wrath of Chinese consumers over cotton comment
Uniqlo is facing online backlash in China after the Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai said the clothing retailer does not source cotton from Xinjiang. Conversations around cotton sourced from Xinjiang have been a trigger point with Chinese consumers for the past few years given China has been accused of using forced labour by people from the minority Muslim Uyghur minority in its production.
Does Uniqlo Use Cotton From China's Xinjiang. What Top Boss Said
Uniqlo doesn't use cotton from China's Xinjiang region to make its products, Tadashi Yanai, the chief executive of Fast Retailing, the company behind the global fashion chain, has said.
Uniqlo does not use Xinjiang cotton, boss says
The boss of the company behind global fashion chain Uniqlo has told the BBC that the Japanese firm does not use cotton from the Xinjiang region of China in its products. It is the first time Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai has directly addressed the contentious issue.
Uniqlo boss says firm does not use Xinjiang cotton
The boss of the company behind global fashion chain Uniqlo has told the BBC that the Japanese firm does not use cotton from the Xinjiang region of China in its products. It is the first time Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai has directly addressed the contentious issue.
Uniqlo chief stirs controversy in China for denying use of Xinjiang cotton in products
Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Uniqlo clothing chain operator Fast Retailing Co., has caused controversy in China for ･･･
Weibo users slam Uniqlo after CEO's Xinjiang cotton comments, igniting boycott calls
Casual wear giant Uniqlo is facing a storm of online criticism in China after a BBC report quoted the chief executive of its ...
US sanctions target China over allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang
United Nations, independent researchers and media have all documented credible allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang.
Stock of Uniqlo’s Parent Down Most in 9 Weeks After Xinjiang Remarks
Shares of Fast Retailing declined as much as 4.5%, the most since Sept. 30, after a spokesperson said the company is ...