Sanctions on Xinjiang cotton use opposed

After Chinese consumers called for boycotts, many of the companies, including H&M and Nike, removed the statements on Thursday from their websites. Many Chinese celebrities announced on Thursday that they will cut ties and stop commercial operations with the brands for their decisions on Xinjiang cotton.

The companies that issued the statements about a halt to sourcing cotton from Xinjiang are all members of the Better Cotton Initiative, a Switzerland-based organization.