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Volkswagen in Talks With SAIC About Operational Changes in Xinjiang Amid Forced Labor Allegations

By David Sachs

 

Volkswagen is negotiating with joint-venture partner SAIC Motor about possible changes to operations in Xinjiang Province following accusations of forced labor.

"The Volkswagen Group is currently in talks with the non-controlled joint venture SAIC-Volkswagen regarding the future direction of the JV's business activities in Xinjiang Province," the company said. "Various scenarios are currently being examined intensively."

The German carmaker and the Chinese state-owned auto manufacturer have a joint venture with a factory in Xinjiang. Accusations of forced labor prompted an audit commissioned by Volkswagen that the carmaker said in December found no evidence of forced labor.

 

Write to David Sachs at david.sachs@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

February 14, 2024 09:01 ET (14:01 GMT)

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