Volkswagen and Joint Venture Partner Sell Controversial Chinese Plant
VW and its local partner sold a production site in the Xinjiang region that had previously brought increased scrutiny on the automaker over human-rights concerns.
China’s Xinjiang region has been accused of using forced labor for years. Now VW has sold its plant, citing economic reasons
Volkswagen has sold its plant in Xinjiang — a Chinese region beset by accusations of human rights abuses — citing “economic reasons.” “There is no business case for (the plant),” said a spokesperson, noting that it produced combustion engine ...
Volkswagen, partner SAIC to sell joint venture plant in west China's Xinjiang
Bangkok — Volkswagen AG and Shanghai's SAIC Motor have agreed to sell a factory in China's far western Xinjiang region that drew criticism due to accusations by western governments of human rights violations.
Volkswagen to sell controversial factory in China’s Xinjiang
Volkswagen has faced major criticism from activists and investors over its interest in the Xinjiang factory which it first opened in 2013
VW sells plant in Chinese region of Xinjiang
Volkswagen has sold its plant in Xinjiang following scrutiny over its presence in a region of China where Beijing has been accused of widespread human rights abuse. Europe’s largest carmaker on Wednesday cited “economic reasons” for selling the factory,
Volkswagen confirms plans to exit controversial Xinjiang operation
Volkswagen will exit its controversial plant in China's Xinjiang region, after years of investor pressure to abandon its presence in the region, where rights groups have documented abuses including mass forced labour in detention camps.
Volkswagen to sell operations in China's Xinjiang
German car giant Volkswagen said Wednesday it would sell its operations in China's Xinjiang region, where Beijing has been accused of widespread human rights abuses including forced labour.
Volkswagen Sells Plant In China’s Xinjiang Region After Years Of Forced Labor Allegations
Earlier this year, the U.S. blocked imports of several Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles amid concerns that they contained a Chinese-made part that violated U.S. forced labor laws.
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