Shein Expected to Meet Ethical and Moral Targets If Listed in UK: Business Secretary

Published on July 8, 2024

Chinese fashion retailer Shein will be expected to meet the same ethical and moral targets as other companies, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday. Shein, which was founded in China and headquartered in Singapore, has reportedly filed an application to list on the London Stock Exchange, but the company is facing allegations that some of its clothes could be made with Uyghur forced labour in China. Commenting on the potential listing of Shein in London, Mr. Reynolds said if a company is involved in forced labour, the question is not where the company lists, but it shouldn’t be doing business in the UK....

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