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[Global Network Comprehensive Report] After "declaring a boycott of Xinjiang products" angered Chinese netizens, H&M issued a statement response on the 24th Beijing time. This statement did not directly mention Xinjiang, nor did it apologize for smearing Xinjiang’s remarks. Many netizens said that they “do not understand” and “should avoid the serious and ignore it.” Some netizens shouted, "Withdraw from the Chinese market, don't pretend."
H&M stated that the H&M Group has always upheld the principles of openness and transparency in managing our global supply chain, ensuring that suppliers around the world comply with our sustainability commitments such as the " OECD Responsible Business Code of Conduct" (OECD Guidelines). for Responsible Business Conduct), does not represent any political position. The
statement also stated that the H&M Group purchases more sustainable cotton through a globally certified third party. The purpose is to support cotton farmers around the world to adopt more sustainable methods to grow cotton. H&M Group does not purchase cotton directly from any supplier. H&M Group respects Chinese consumers as always. We are committed to long-term investment and development in China. Currently, we are cooperating with more than 350 manufacturers in China to provide Chinese and global consumers with apparel products that comply with the principles of sustainable development.
subsequently did not directly respond to the "declaration of boycott of Xinjiang products" that caused the anger of netizens, which made netizens even more angry. Many netizens criticized this statement for "unintelligible" and "avoid the importance of the statement."
Some netizens believe that H&M's statement is quibbling that he "did not do anything wrong." ↓
Some netizens criticized that writing HM is pronounced "ridiculous". ↓
In addition, after reading the statement, many netizens shouted H&M "withdraw from the Chinese market" and criticized that "don't think about making money from the Chinese people to split China, but companies with a little normal thinking will not do this."
