Tomato sauce and tomato paste have long been under suspicion of having been produced using forced labor in the region of Xinjiang. A recent report has now cited chemical tests on the products.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Volkswagen's inglorious chapter in Xinjiang is history, but the damage has been done. The fact that Wolfsburg was able to convince its joint venture partner SAIC to pull out probably has a lot to do with the state-owned company's international ambitions.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Saturday, Turgunjan Alawdun was elected the fourth president of the World Uyghur Congress. The 58-year-old says that the Chinese offered him a lot of money for his withdrawal. But instead he remained firm and accepted the consequences for himself and his family.
By Marcel Grzanna
The World Uyghur Congress faces massive threats and slander in the run-up to its general assembly in Sarajevo. Despite everything, almost 180 delegates intend to elect a new leadership.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU wants to set up a register on the risk of forced labor in regions and industries from 2026. The organization Human Rights Watch is calling for a specific industry to be included in the database.
By Amelie Richter
The EU wants to ban products manufactured using forced labor on the EU internal market. The plan is now taking shape: the EU Parliament has approved the regulation. The focus is on products from China.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on the ban on products from forced labor. The regulation deals in particular with cases of state-imposed forced labor. However, compensation for victims will not initially be enshrined in the law.
By Leonie Düngefeld
For the first time, there is a direct connection between a subsidiary of the VW joint venture in Xinjiang and the state's forced labor system. The corporation is no longer ruling out a withdrawal. An investment company has already taken action.
By Marcel Grzanna
German politicians welcome BASF's withdrawal from Xinjiang. And yet, there is criticism. Because the company reacted late. In order to avoid angering the Chinese leadership, BASF also stresses environmental reasons for its decision.
By Marcel Grzanna
Adrian Zenz has been a target of Chinese intelligence activities for years. In an interview with Marcel Grzanna, the human rights expert shares why he intends to continue his research despite threats and concerns for his family.
By Redaktion Table
