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UK Lawmakers Criticize Shein for Dodging Questions on Cotton Sourcing

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UK Lawmakers Criticize Shein for Dodging Questions on Cotton Sourcing

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  • During a recent parliamentary hearing, Shein's lawyer evaded questions regarding whether the company sells cotton sourced from China.
  • Lawmakers raised concerns over labor practices and potential connections to forced labor in Shein's supply chains, particularly in Xinjiang province.
  • The hearing is significant as Shein prepares for a proposed 50 billion-pound listing on the London Stock Exchange.
  • Committee chairman Liam Byrne expressed that the lack of information has led to "zero confidence" in Shein's supply chain integrity.
  • Shein has faced scrutiny over its operations amidst broader allegations of human rights abuses in its supply networks.

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