NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

1.  List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. What is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - what does it do?

3. What have human rights groups and others documented about the communist government’s treatment of Muslim minority groups in China?

4. List the American companies linked to Chinese suppliers believed to use this forced labor.

5. What did Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) report in March?

6. Re-read paragraphs 7-10 and 14-15. What do you think of the companies’ responses?

7. From para. 17, “In response, many companies have sought to weaken the disclosure and compliance requirements proposed in the bill.” What do you think of these companies’ attempts to thwart attempts to help the Muslim minorities in China?

8. Should consumers stop buying these products? Explain your answer. (If your answer is yes, consider the info under “Background” about the NBA - would you then stop watching the NBA or buying their products? Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE: Read a May 5 article “Trump has plan to remove US dependency on China supply chain”
What is your reaction to this plan? Support, oppose? Explain your answer.