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China’s Quest for Global Influence

Intelligence Squared

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Navigating the Cotton Conundrum: Ethics Meets State Power in Global Markets

This chapter explores the challenges of China's cotton industry, focusing on the issue of forced labor among Uyghurs in Xinjiang and the subsequent international response. It highlights the dilemmas faced by Western companies, such as H&M and Nike, in balancing ethical standards with the pressures from the Chinese market.

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