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    Senior UK lawmaker to write to Shein again on China cotton

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on January 24, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    Image of UK lawmaker Liam Byrne, chair of the Business and Trade committee, who is addressing Shein about sourcing cotton from China's Xinjiang region. This highlights ongoing discussions in the finance and trade sectors.
    UK lawmaker Liam Byrne addressing issues on Shein and China cotton - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    A UK lawmaker plans to question Shein again about using Xinjiang cotton in products shipped to Britain, as part of an employment legislation inquiry.

    UK Lawmaker to Question Shein Again on China Cotton Issue

    LONDON (Reuters) - The chair of a British parliamentary committee plans to write to Shein for a second time to ask again if the online fast-fashion retailer ships products with cotton from China's Xinjiang region to Britain.

    The spokesperson for the Business and Trade committee said on Friday Shein had failed to answer chair Liam Byrne's question, in its written evidence to the committee's inquiry on employment legislation.

    (Reporting by James Davey and Helen Reid; Editing by Catarina Demony)

    Key Takeaways

    • •UK lawmaker to write to Shein regarding China cotton.
    • •Inquiry focuses on cotton from China's Xinjiang region.
    • •Shein failed to answer previous questions from the committee.
    • •The inquiry is part of a broader employment legislation review.
    • •The Business and Trade committee is leading the inquiry.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Senior UK lawmaker to write to Shein again on China cotton

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is a UK lawmaker's inquiry into Shein's use of cotton from China's Xinjiang region in products shipped to Britain.

    2Why is Shein being questioned?

    Shein is being questioned for potentially using cotton from China's Xinjiang region, which is under scrutiny for labor practices.

    3Who is leading the inquiry?

    The inquiry is led by the chair of the UK Business and Trade committee, Liam Byrne.

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