New insights bring Volkswagen closer to • Table.Briefings

Die Industriezone Toutunhe in der Regionalhauptstadt Urumqi: Hier sind sowohl eine Volkswagen-Fabrik als auch kooperierende Universitäten beheimatet. — The industrial zone Toutunhe in the regional capital Urumqi: Both a Volkswagen factory and cooperating universities are located here.

New findings from the Xinjiang Police Files put pressure on Volkswagen. According to the reports, the company has close connections to universities recruiting students from the state’s reeducation program. VW cites a hiring freeze in response.

With an independent plant audit, the Volkswagen Group aims to finally dispel criticism of its involvement in Xinjiang. However, new insights from the Xinjiang Police Files continue to intensify pressure on the German automaker.

New insights bring Volkswagen closer to forced labor

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