Strong Condemnation: The Five State-Owned Authoritative Associations Jointly Voiced Their Strong Dissatisfaction And Resolute Opposition To The US Xinjiang Related Bill

China Enterprise Federation, China Textile Industry Federation, China Textile Import and Export Chamber of Commerce and China Cotton Association issued solemn statement

Strongly condemns and firmly opposes the US signing the so-called Xinjiang related "bill" into law

China Enterprise Federation

We firmly oppose the trade hegemonic act of the United States unilaterally hindering Xinjiang products from entering the international supply chain

The China Federation of enterprises issued a solemn statement on December 25, firmly opposing the United States' unilateral trade hegemony of blocking Xinjiang products from entering the international supply chain through its domestic legislation and administrative measures, and firmly supports the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the vast number of enterprises to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.

On December 23, US Eastern time, the United States signed the so-called "Uyghur forced labor Prevention Act" (hereinafter referred to as "the bill") into law. The bill presumes that all products produced in Xinjiang are so-called "forced labor" products, and forbids the import of products related to Xinjiang.

As a representative organization of Chinese enterprises, the China Federation of enterprises issued a solemn statement, saying that the US side ignored the facts and adopted the Xinjiang related bill to promote unilateralism, protectionism and bullying. This act has seriously damaged the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and the rights and interests of the vast number of workers, including Uygur workers. It is a serious violation of the basic human rights of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, such as the right to subsistence and development. It will also endanger the stability of the global supply chain and industrial chain and the interests of related enterprises, and is not conducive to the global economic recovery under the epidemic situation, We strongly oppose this.

The statement pointed out that in the production and operation activities, the majority of Chinese enterprises always respect and protect the rights and interests of workers in religious belief, national culture, language and writing, consistently adhere to the employment according to law, strictly implement the laws and regulations in the field of labor, and safeguard the rights and interests of workers according to law, and fully safeguard the labor and employment rights of workers. The majority of enterprises actively fulfill their social responsibilities, build harmonious labor relations, and share the fruits of enterprise reform and development with workers. In particular, the majority of enterprises have actively carried out industrial support, employment promotion, poverty alleviation and other activities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which have made obvious achievements, promoted the economic and social development of Xinjiang, and laid a more solid foundation for the protection of the basic human rights of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

The statement pointed out that the China Federation of enterprises and the vast number of Chinese enterprises fully agree with the relevant positions of the Chinese government and all necessary counter-measures taken. The statement strongly called on the United States to face up to the solemn position of the Chinese government, the business community and consumers, stop damaging the legitimate interests of Chinese enterprises under various pretexts, and correct the wrong legislative and administrative measures as soon as possible.

The statement pointed out that justice is in the hearts of the people. With the support of enterprises at home and abroad that adhere to justice, the vast number of Chinese enterprises, including enterprises in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, will be able to eliminate such interference and malicious provocation and realize the sustainable and healthy development of enterprises.

China Textile Industry Federation

We firmly oppose the unilateral act of the United States to block Xinjiang's products from entering the international supply chain

China Textile Industry Federation and 12 industry associations of China's textile industry chain issued a solemn statement on December 25, firmly opposing the United States' unilateral act of blocking Xinjiang's products from entering the international supply chain through its domestic legislation and administrative measures.

On December 23, US Eastern time, the United States signed the so-called "Uyghur forced labor Prevention Act" (hereinafter referred to as "the bill") into law. The bill presumes that all products produced in Xinjiang are so-called "forced labor" products, and forbids the import of products related to Xinjiang.

The China Textile Industry Federation and 12 industry associations of China's textile industry chain issued a solemn statement, saying that the move has aroused great indignation among Chinese society, textile industry and consumers.

The statement pointed out that Xinjiang cotton is a high-quality natural fiber raw material recognized by the global industry and an important raw material guarantee for the healthy and sustainable development of China's and even the global textile industry. The U.S. government's crackdown on Xinjiang cotton and its products is bound to seriously endanger the security of the global textile industry supply chain, which is strongly opposed.

The statement called on the United States to face up to the solemn position of the Chinese government, industry and consumers, and correct the wrong legislative and administrative measures as soon as possible. We call on all international brands to respect the legitimate rights and interests of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and China's textile industry, respect the free choice rights of global consumers, resist obviously malicious and unfair trade bullying, and avoid politicization of commercial issues.

The statement pointed out that China has the largest textile and clothing industry in the world with the most complete and independent industrial chain. At the same time, China has also built the world's largest textile and garment intermediate market and retail market. China's textile industry has formed a mutually beneficial and win-win supply chain partnership with a large number of international brands and purchasers, and is confident and more capable of safeguarding the industrial security and legitimate rights and interests of China's textile industry chain.

The China Textile Industry Federation welcomes international brands and institutions, including American peers, to visit Xinjiang cotton producing areas and textile and garment factories to independently understand and judge relevant facts, and is willing to provide convenience and assistance for relevant investigation and trade and investment cooperation.

As the representative of the collective interests of China's textile and garment industry, China Textile Industry Federation and 12 industry associations of the whole textile industry chain promise to continue to firmly support cotton planting and production in Xinjiang, firmly support the trade and consumption of Xinjiang cotton and its products at home and abroad, and fully support the prosperity and development of Xinjiang's textile and clothing industry. China's textile industry will work closely with global partners to eliminate interference and ensure the normal operation of the international textile and clothing industry chain supply chain.

China Textile Import and Export Chamber of Commerce

Strongly urge the US side to lift the sanctions against Xinjiang products

On December 25, the China Textile Import and Export Chamber of Commerce issued a statement against the US side's Xinjiang related bill, firmly opposed any restrictions imposed by the United States on China's Xinjiang textile and clothing supply chain and related products, and strongly urged the United States to lift all sanctions and suppression measures.

On December 23, the United States signed the so-called "Uyghur forced labor Prevention Act" into law, presumed all products produced in Xinjiang as so-called "forced labor" products, and prohibited the import of products related to Xinjiang.

China Textile Import and Export Chamber of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this, the statement said, ignoring the truth, completely violating the market principles and WTO rules, seriously disrupting the normal international trade order, seriously damaging the interests of textile and garment enterprises and consumers in China and the United States, and undermining the stability of the global textile and clothing industry chain supply chain.

The statement pointed out that the US side's accusation of the existence of the so-called "forced labor" problem in Xinjiang is purely fabricated and has no factual basis. China's textile and garment industry has been committed to safeguarding the rights and interests of workers such as decent work, and providing stable and efficient supply chain services for the global textile and garment market. The workers in the textile and clothing industry in Xinjiang, like the people in other parts of China, enjoy full rights of employment and economic development.

The statement said that the brutal crackdown from the US government will not only directly hurt millions of cotton farmers and textile workers in Xinjiang, disrupt the normal operation of China's textile and clothing supply chain, but also seriously damage the interests of US textile and garment consumers, retailers, distributors and importers, putting the Sino US textile and garment economic and trade cooperation relationship in a dangerous situation, And will eventually hurt the world textile and clothing supply chain and industrial chain parties, this is the real violation of human rights.

China Textile Import and Export Chamber of Commerce has always welcomed international partners, institutions and enterprises of China's textile and garment industry to go and have a look at Xinjiang, understand the real situation in Xinjiang, and is willing to provide active support for foreign enterprises to carry out trade and investment in Xinjiang.

The statement said that the chamber of commerce is willing to strengthen communication and exchanges with relevant industry organizations and industries in the United States based on the common interests of the industries of China and the United States, and strive to maintain the stability of economic and trade relations in the field of textile and clothing between China and the United States. At the same time, it is hoped that global textile and garment enterprises and consumers, including the United States, can recognize the US side's attempt to discredit China's image and curb China's development under the guise of "human rights" for a long time, and make independent judgments based on the facts and truth.

The statement also said that the chamber of Commerce firmly supports the Chinese government to take necessary measures against the unreasonable acts of the US side and make strong countermeasures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

China Cotton Association

Strongly condemns and firmly opposes the US government's crackdown on China's cotton textile industry in the name of human rights

China Cotton Association issued a solemn statement on December 25, strongly condemning the US government and firmly opposing the act of suppressing China's cotton textile industry in the name of human rights.

On December 23, US Eastern time, the United States signed the so-called "Uyghur forced labor Prevention Act" (hereinafter referred to as "the bill") into law. The bill presumes that all products produced in Xinjiang are so-called "forced labor" products, and forbids the import of products related to Xinjiang.

China Cotton Association issued a solemn statement, saying that the move will continue to have a bad impact on China's cotton textile industry, seriously disrupt the cotton textile production and trade order in China and even the world, and completely ignore its gross interference, which will affect the legitimate rights and interests of relevant enterprises and employees in the world, including China.

The statement pointed out that Xinjiang, as the dominant cotton production area in China, has a cotton output of about 5 million tons all year round. Affected by the rising labor cost, the scale and mechanization of cotton production in Xinjiang has made rapid progress in recent years, which has improved the agricultural production efficiency. In 2021, the cotton machine picking rate in Xinjiang will reach 87.9%.

The statement pointed out that as the world's second largest cotton producer, the largest cotton importer and textile producer, China's cotton textile industry has made great progress since China's accession to the WTO. From cotton fields to clothing, China's cotton textile industry has provided rich clothing choices from high quality and low price to high-end fashion through participating in the global division of labor and cooperation, It has become an important link in the global textile industry chain.

The statement pointed out that China's cotton and textile industry has been committed to protecting the rights and interests of workers, constantly improving production and living conditions, improving product quality, and providing stable and reliable supply chain services for global clothing and retail brands, and should be treated fairly. Just like all ordinary Chinese workers, cotton farmers and textile workers from China have, over the years, raised their family income and living standards through hard work. This is an undeniable fact and the biggest human rights truth of China's cotton and textile industry.

The statement pointed out that China's cotton and textile industry will continue to adhere to opening up and cooperation with the outside world. External pressure and stigmatization cannot and will not hinder the high-quality and sustainable development of China's cotton and textile industry in the future.