China Strikes Back Against Popular Brands Over Xinjiang Condemnations
Popular clothing brands that condemned the treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang regions are facing a backlash from China, which called the accusations outright lies. Swedish multinational clothing retailer H&M is facing large boycott calls from Chinese…
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citizens, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said March 25, according to a transcript of a news conference. Calls for boycotts are also growing against Nike, Adidas, Burberry, Uniqlo and Lacoste, the AP reported, after state media criticized the brands for their Xinjiang comments. The popular brands have also seen endorsement deals nixed. Burberry lost a brand ambassador in Chinese award-winning actress Zhou Dongyu, Reuters reported.