Multinationals Caught in Western Political Struggle Over Xinjiang Cotton
Multinational companies like Uniqlo, Adidas, and Nike are pressured by Western political forces to cut ties with Xinjiang’s cotton industry, disrupting global supply chains.
December 2024
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