Walmart opposes public outcry in China over products from Xinjiang

Walmart Inc., the world’s largest retailer, has become the latest Western company to face scrutiny over its handling of Xinjiang-related business, following passed the law of the United States Almost all imports from Northwestern China are banned because of concerns about forced labor and human rights.

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer drew anger on Chinese social media starting last week after internet users shared comments suggesting Walmart had stopped stocking products. from Xinjiang in China-based Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. Some said they had canceled their Sam’s Club membership, while social media accounts run by Communist Party-backed organizations criticized the company.