US Lawmaker Urges Starbucks to Close Xinjiang Stores
A US lawmaker has urged Starbucks to close its newly opened stores in Chinas Xinjiang region, citing human rights concerns. China has defended its policies in the area, calling allegations of repression completely false.
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A United States lawmaker called on STARBUCKS CORP to close its first two stores in China's Xinjiang region, citing human rights concerns. The expansion marks a controversial step into a territory where over a million Uyghurs face detention and cultural suppression. The political clash highlights rising risks for Western consumer brands operating in geopolitically sensitive Chinese markets.
