Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
businesses: Shein
- Shein faced criticism from MPs during a parliamentary inquiry into its working practices and plans to float on the London stock market.
- Yinan Zhu, Shein's general counsel, refused to answer questions about the origin of cotton used in products and allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang.
- Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard accused Shein of disrespecting the committee due to its lack of responses.
- Committee chair Liam Byrne expressed horror at Shein's failure to provide evidence regarding its supply chains and working conditions.
- Shein claims a zero-tolerance policy on forced labor and states that most of its cotton comes from Australia and the US, with testing indicating less than 2% from unapproved regions.
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Analyses of the article
SENTIMENT
The article highlights serious allegations against Shein regarding forced labor and lack of transparency, which indicates a negative sentiment.
IMPACT
Short
The impacts of the criticisms and parliamentary inquiry are likely to be felt in the short term as they could affect Shein's reputation and market plans.
RELEVANCE
High
The inquiry into Shein's practices and its plans to float on the London stock market is of great importance to a broad audience, including investors and consumers.
STAKEHOLDER
businesses
The article primarily concerns Shein as a business entity and its interactions with government representatives, making businesses the affected stakeholders.