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Growth in commerce has eased Covid’s economic hit to EU but risks human rights backlash
Beijing condemns non-binding vote that puts pressure on UK government to take harder line
The country’s social media offensive over Xinjiang is in overdrive — and backfiring in the west
As Chinese companies and celebrities cut ties over cotton sourcing, western brands rethink what information to share where
Ankara takes action over China embassy tweet that targeted Turkish politicians critical of Beijing
Biden administration floats idea with allies in response to China’s persecution of Uyghurs
Foreign companies in China are squeezed between principles and profits
Diplomatic row over Xinjiang abuse allegations risks lasting impact on foreign brands attempting to clean up supply chains
State broadcaster blames ‘terrorist threat’ to justify clampdown on Uyghurs in region
Companies in invidious position as both sides ratchet up pressure over Xinjiang
Action against H&M and Nike shows intolerance of scrutiny over Xinjiang
State department’s 2020 review takes hard line on Beijing as well as Saudi Arabia and Myanmar
There is a price to pay for staying friends with China by using cotton or garments forced labour may have produced
Essex Court was targeted by Beijing in wake of members’ advice to NGOs on internment of Uyghurs
China imposes sanctions and warns criticism of internment camps threatens to undermine relations
State media and consumers attack clothing groups over statements last year on forced labour
A very small step has been made in the right direction
Group finds evidence of targeted campaign to get control of phones of overseas campaigners
Retaliation by Beijing against EU officials puts investment deal in jeopardy
UK companies showing ‘wilful blindness’ to forced labour of Uighurs in China’s Xinjiang, claims report
Detail of agreement due to be published in face of fierce opposition from rights groups with ratification not assured
Some lawmakers call for boycott of winter Olympics in Beijing over its policies in Xinjiang
Erdogan accused of toning down rhetoric about oppressed Muslims to avoid upsetting Beijing
Violations happening on ‘industrial scale’, foreign secretary will tell human rights council
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