Shein Faces Criticism Over Supply Chain Transparency in UK Parliamentary Hearing

Lawmakers express frustration as Shein's representative declines to answer questions about cotton sourcing and forced labor allegations.

Shein's general counsel, Yinan Zhu, repeatedly avoided answering whether the company uses cotton from China's Xinjiang region, linked to forced labor allegations.
British MPs criticized Shein's lack of transparency during a Business and Trade Committee hearing, calling the company's responses disrespectful and evasive.
The hearing comes as Shein seeks approval for a potential £50 billion public listing on the London Stock Exchange, following regulatory hurdles in the U.S.
Shein stated it complies with local laws and conducts audits on suppliers but failed to provide specifics about its supply chain or worker conditions.
Rival retailer Temu appeared at the same hearing and provided more direct answers, including a commitment to banning products from Xinjiang suppliers.