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Uniqlo under fire for buying supplies from unsafe factories

By Wei Zhang
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Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo came under fire yesterday for buying supplies from Chinese factories accused of putting workers at risk in unsafe conditions, with sewage on the floor, extremely high temperatures and poor ventilation.

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What specific unsafe conditions were workers allegedly exposed to in these factories?

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Workers in the Chinese factories supplying Uniqlo were reportedly at risk due to unsafe conditions. These included sewage on the factory floor, extremely high temperatures, and poor ventilation, all contributing to a hazardous environment.

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Which company is facing criticism for purchasing from factories with poor conditions?

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Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo came under fire for buying its supplies from these Chinese factories. The accusations detail the factories' alleged failure to provide safe working environments for their employees.

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