Exploitation in Shein's Factories

Workers at Shein's factories in China report working over 75-hour weeks, significantly exceeding the legal limits set by Chinese labor laws. This situation is common in the industrial area of Guangzhou, where many employees are driven by the need to earn enough to support their families back home. The findings from interviews conducted by BBC's correspondents reveal that these workers often receive payment per piece, which translates into little earnings as they struggle to balance their low wages against rising living costs. The labor conditions highlighted raise serious ethical questions about Shein's supply chain and its implications for the company’s upcoming London Stock Exchange listing.