Balanced News: UN labor organization discussed forced labor during Xinjiang visit

A delegation from the UN’s International Labor Organization (ILO) visited China’s Xinjiang region to discuss Uyghur forced labor. The ILO engaged in technical discussions about the implementation of China’s labor laws and ratified international labor conventions. However, the visit drew criticism from rights groups who argued that the ILO should have consulted with them beforehand. The ILO did not disclose the dates of the visit or the agenda, and it remains unclear if delegates had the freedom to inspect factories or speak with Uyghur workers.