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19. Empire of chocolate, the man behind Shein, and Labour's economic vision for Britain

The Rest Is Money

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The Controversy of Shee-in and the History of Chocolate

This chapter explores the ethical challenges in the fast fashion industry, focusing on the rise of Shee-in, a controversial Chinese business worth $90 billion. It also delves into the history of the chocolate industry in the UK, discussing its origins, scandals, and the positive and negative impacts of cocoa production.

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