"Shein's Hong Kong IPO filing sidesteps Xinjiang cotton controversy", Reuters, 27 Jul 2026

SHEIN's Hong Kong IPO filing published on Sunday made no specific mention of risks linked to allegations that its clothes contain cotton from the Xinjiang region, where the U.S. and human rights groups say government-sponsored forced labour programmes target Uyghur minorities.

In its Hong Kong filing, under the risks disclosure section, Shein used only general terms to describe the potential reputational risks posed to its business.

"Negative publicity associated with our brand, business partners or industry may reduce the value and attractiveness of our brand and products," the disclosure said.