In this episode of the "Brand Sins" series, we reveal the harsh realities behind the China-based fashion giant SHEIN and the e-commerce platform TEMU. These brands, which attract millions with their affordable prices, how do they manage to be so cheap? The answer is very simple: oppression, exploitation, and abuse.

There exists a systematic violation of human rights, ranging from the forced labor of Uyghur Turks in cotton fields to factories where child labor is rampant; from workshops where women are harassed to workers being subjected to excessive overtime and unhealthy conditions.

In the video, we will detail how companies like SHEIN and TEMU sustain this system, why major brands are complicit in this torture, and how they contribute to such exploitation.

What’s in this video?

Forced Labor of Uyghur Turks: Did you know that 1.8 million Uyghur Turks held in "re-education camps" in Xinjiang are forced to work like slaves in cotton fields? One in every five cotton garments in the world comes from these fields.

Child Labor and Abuse: Millions of children, especially in the textile and technology sectors in China, are forced to work under inhumane conditions.

Complicity of Major Brands: Did you know that giants like Amazon, Nike, H&M, and Apple are part of the forced labor chain? According to a report by Ethical Consumer, these major brands utilize the labor of Uyghur workers in their supply chains.

Supply Chains of SHEIN and TEMU: A significant portion of SHEIN's products is made from cotton produced by forced labor of Uyghurs, while TEMU is criticized for exploiting legal loopholes to import duty-free products into the U.S.

Pressure and Assimilation Policies: China’s oppressive policies towards Uyghurs are not limited to economic exploitation; they also include severe pressure aimed at erasing these people’s cultural and religious identities. Women face sexual harassment, and individuals are subjected to forced ideological training.

In this video, we seek answers to all these questions and shed light on the dark realities behind China's so-called "economic miracle." While covering many topics, from international campaigns to the work of human rights organizations, we explain how SHEIN and TEMU have grown as the main actors in this system.

So what is the world doing about this situation? Which countries have reacted against China, and which have remained silent? We also evaluate Turkey's special relationship with Uyghur Turks and the policies it pursues through this connection.

Will you consider shopping from these brands again after watching the video? Remember, we won’t die if we don’t buy; but if we do buy, they might die.


00:00 INTRO
01:40 How did China's economy grow?
03:56 What are the sins of SHEIN and TEMU?
06:57 What is the world's reaction to the persecution of Uyghur Turks?
08:39 What are countries saying?
10:21 What is Turkey's response?
11:09 Conclusion

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