- by foxnews
- 12 Jan 2025
The US chipmaker Intel has apologised for telling its suppliers not to source products or labour from Xinjiang, a province that human rights groups and governments including the US allege uses forced labour, after facing a backlash across China.
Multinational companies have come under pressure as they aim to comply with Xinjiang-related trade sanctions while continuing to operate in China, one of their biggest markets.
Brands including Nike and H&M have come under pressure in China for voicing concerns about the treatment of Uyghurs, or trying to eliminate Xinjiang from their supply chains.
Airline performance in the U.S. has recently come under scrutiny as major carriers and regional operators face widespread cancellations and delays, leaving passengers frustrated and travel plans disrupted. Delta Airlines recorded the highest number of cancellations, with 357 flights canceled (12%) and 561 delays (20%), while American Airlines followed with 176 cancellations (5%) and 456 delays (15%).
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