‘Stand on the right side of history’: Starbucks urged to close stores in China’s Xinjiang
02/10/2026-18:44 02/10/2026-19:01 חדשות The Guardian דיווח
US lawmakers say operating in region where Muslim
סיכום מאמר"‘Stand on the right side of history’: US lawmakers urge Starbucks to close its stores in China’s Xinjiang region, citing alleged human‑rights abuses against the Uyghur Muslim population. Legislators argue that continuing operations in Xinjiang indirectly supports policies that have been widely condemned by international bodies, and they call on the coffee chain to demonstrate corporate responsibility by withdrawing from the area. The appeal highlights growing pressure on multinational companies to reassess their presence in regions linked to systemic repression, and it reflects a broader trend of U.S. officials using economic leverage to promote human‑rights standards. Starbucks has not yet issued a public response to the request, but the debate underscores the increasing scrutiny faced by global brands operating in Xinjiang."תוכן זה נוצר על ידי בינה מלאכותית.