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Written By Lina K

Acer was named in ASPI’s report as one of at least 82 global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. ASPI’s research identified O-Film Technology Co. Ltd, a manufacturer of compact camera modules and touchscreen components with documented links to forced labour transfers of Uyghurs, as one of Acer’s suppliers. Acer was named as a strategic partner on O-Film’s website [1].

Acer did not respond to ASPI’s findings and has not released any public statements on Xinjiang.

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(First published 1 March 2020) The Chinese government has facilitated the mass transfer of Uyghur and other ethnic minority citizens from the far west region of Xinjiang to factories across the country. Under conditions that strongly suggest forced labour, Uyghurs are working in factories that are in the supply chains of at least 82 well-known global brands in the technology, clothing and automotive sectors, including Apple, BMW, Gap, Huawei, Nike, Samsung, Sony and Volkswagen.

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