General
Australian Olympic uniform supplier ASICS caught in human rights cotton controversy
Australia’s Olympic team uniform provider ASICS is the latest sportswear company caught in a propaganda war involving human rights abuses in China — specifically the Uyghurs in Xinjiang province.
Key points:
- In a social media post, ASICS in China said it would keep sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, despite backlash internationally
- Sources say it is likely the social media post was written by ASICS’ China office and its local staff
- The Australian Olympic Committee and ASICS are due to reveal the team uniform for Tokyo later this week
A social media post in China from ASICS, a Japanese owned and run company, says it guarantees it will continue to buy cotton from Xinjiang, in contrast to companies like Nike and H&M that are facing a…
Continue Reading
-
Noosa News20 hours agoHow Lily Steele-Park took her rapist to court and won
-
Noosa News21 hours agoE-biker charged with riding dangerously, assaulting cop
-
Noosa News24 hours agoStar’s Brisbane casino has been in the headlines for months: What’s the latest?
-
Business23 hours ago5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday 8 July 2025