Tag: Forced Labor

Enslaved Black People in Maryland Linked to 42,000 Living Relatives

The analysis marks the first time historical DNA has been used to trace the descendants and distant cousins of enslaved people, researchers said.

Solar Supply Chain Grows More Opaque Amid Human Rights Concerns

The global industry is cutting some ties to China, but its exposure to forced labor remains high and companies are less transparent, a new report found.

Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor

Republicans are raising fresh concerns about CATL, the battery maker Ford is working with to bring new technology to the U.S., and its connections to Xinjiang.

Congress Spotlights Forced Labor Concerns With Chinese Shopping Sites Shein and Temu

A congressional investigation into Temu and Shein offered new insight into services that are delivering a deluge of cheap and little-regulated products.