China's Cotton Industry Appeals to Global Brands: A Call to Embrace Xinjiang Fiber

In a significant move aimed at reviving its image amidst ongoing scrutiny, the China Cotton Industry Association (CCIA) has made a public appeal to international clothing brands, including Uniqlo, urging them to incorporate Xinjiang-sourced cotton in their products. This call responds to mounting pressures from governments and advocacy groups that have raised serious concerns regarding human rights abuses in the region known for its cotton production.

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Fast Retailing Shares Plummet Amid Controversial Xinjiang Remarks

Fast Retailing Co., the Japanese parent company of the popular clothing retailer Uniqlo, has faced a significant decline in its stock prices, marking the most substantial fall in nine weeks. This downturn follows the company's CEO, Tadashi Yanai, making contentious comments regarding the situation in Xinjiang, China, where human rights concerns have been raised over the treatment of Uyghur Muslims.

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