Xinjiang Cotton Asks: Will Uniqlo Bring Back Our Cotton? 🌿
Have you ever worn a comfy cotton T-shirt? Chances are, the cotton might have come from Xinjiang, a region in northwest China known for growing some of the world’s best cotton! 🌏🥼
Recently, the Xinjiang cotton industry made a statement. They hope that big clothing brands like Uniqlo will start using their cotton again. Uniqlo’s founder, Tadashi Yanai, said in an interview that the company isn’t using Xinjiang cotton anymore. 😮
The people who grow cotton in Xinjiang are proud of their work. They say their cotton is high-quality and helps make soft, durable clothes. They also mention that growing cotton has helped many families earn money and live better lives. 🏠💕
Many workers in Xinjiang have jobs because of cotton farming. With modern machines, they can plant and pick cotton faster than ever before! In fact, almost all the cotton planting and about 90% of the harvesting is done with machines. 🚜✨
The cotton association in Xinjiang feels it’s not fair when some countries spread rumors about their cotton. They believe everyone should look at the facts and see how cotton helps their community. They hope that companies around the world will trust and use Xinjiang cotton again. 🌍🤝
A spokesperson from China’s Foreign Ministry also said that there’s no “forced labor” in Xinjiang. They invite people from other countries to come and see the region for themselves. 👀✈️
So, next time you put on a cotton shirt, remember the hands and machines that might have helped make it, from fields far away in Xinjiang! 🌿👕
Reference(s):
Xinjiang cotton industry calls for objective treatment of its cotton
cgtn.com
