Report: Global Carmaker Supply Chains Exposed to Xinjiang Forced Labor

FILE - Ethnic Uyghurs take part in a protest against China near the Chinese Consulate in Istanbul, on Oct. 1, 2023, China's National Day. FILE - An ethnic Uyghur demonstrator takes part in a protest against China near the Chinese Consulate in Istanbul, on Oct. 1, 2023, China's National Day.

A new report finds that some global carmakers are applying weaker human rights and responsible-sourcing standards to their joint ventures in China due to pressure from the Chinese government.