France launched a probe into four retailers suspected of concealing “crimes against humanity” in China’s Xinjiang region.
This includes a unit of Japan’s Fast Retailing, Uniqlo, Inditex, the owner of Zara, SMCP, and Skechers.
A judicial source said on Thursday the open investigation is being carried out by a unit within the anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, following a complaint filed by two NGOs in April.
However, Inditex and SMCP rejected the claims, claiming they will fully cooperate with the investigation.
Uniqlo stressed none of its production partners are located in the area.
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