Uniqlo, Xinjiang and China

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 faces calls for boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang cotton comment
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China calls on relevant firm to overcome political pressure after BBC report on Uniqlo boss’ Xinjiang remarks
People shop at a retail store of Uniqlo in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe) China on Friday called on relevant company to reject political pressure and make
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 owner as saying the company does
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.
China calls on firms to eliminate political pressure, make independent business decisions following BBC report on Uniqlo boss’ Xinjiang remarks
Cotton produced in China's Xinjiang region is among the best in the world. We hope that relevant companies can eliminate political pressure and negative interference, and make independent business decisions that align with their own interests,
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 ･･･
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing watching for China boycott after Xinjiang remarks
Chairman Tadashi Yanai said in BBC interview published this week that Uniqlo doesn’t source cotton from that region of China’s far west, where the US has restricted trade.
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 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.
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 ...
Western attempt to undermine Chinese market creates ‘two-front’ business challenge for global brands like Uniqlo
People shop at a retail store of Uniqlo in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 28, 2020. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe) Tadashi Yanai, CEO of ...