Article: Apple and Nike urged to cut ‘China Uighur ties’

“Corporate giants including Nike face growing calls to cut ties with suppliers alleged to be using “forced labour” from China’s Uighur people.

Activists have launched a campaign accusing firms of “bolstering and benefiting” from exploitation of the Muslim minority group.

The US has also ramped up economic pressure, warning firms against doing business in Xinjiang due to the abuses.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53481253

The “ourselves” part of November 2020 TOK Essay Prescribed Title #3 can be looked at in a few different ways in this RLE.

First of all, the “ourselves” could be applied to Apple, Nike, and the other large companies that are benefiting from the forced Uighur labour.

The “ourselves” could also be the consumers who are often not very interested into looking into the ethical practices of the companies they buy from.