US Adds 43 Chinese Companies to Uyghur Forced Labour Blacklist The recent addition of 43 Chinese companies to the US Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) blacklist sends a stark message: forced labour is an entrenched problem in Xinjiang, and its tendrils stretch far beyond China's borders.
This move follows Washington's efforts to hold Beijing accountable for human rights abuses. The sectors targeted by the expanded list include food, cotton, pharmaceuticals, metals, and lithium production.
These industries often prioritize efficiency over ethics, creating a complex web of supply chains that can facilitate forced labour.