{"id":2056934,"date":"2023-10-05T17:21:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T21:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-call-for-nba-and-its-players-union-to-cut-ties-with-chinese-gear-makers\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T17:23:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T21:23:26","slug":"lawmakers-call-for-nba-and-its-players-union-to-cut-ties-with-chinese-gear-makers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-call-for-nba-and-its-players-union-to-cut-ties-with-chinese-gear-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawmakers urge NBA and players union to sever connections with Chinese gear makers."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flawmakers-call-for-nba-and-its-players-union-to-cut-ties-with-chinese-gear-makers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2056934&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>American Lawmakers Urge NBA and Players Union to Take a Stand Against China&#8217;s Labor Camps<\/h2>\n<p>A group of\u2063 lawmakers has taken a bold step by sending powerful letters to\u2064 the NBA and its players union, calling on them to distance themselves from China and \u2062its use \u200bof labor camps. The letters, sent by the \u200bCongressional-Executive Commission\u200c on China, \u200cdemand that both the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association prohibit the use or sale of NBA-branded gear, \u2064shoes,\u2064 or any merchandise \u200cmade\u2062 with forced \u2062labor.<\/p>\n<p>The CECC&#8217;s decision to send these letters was prompted by the \u200btestimony of\u2064 Enes Kanter\u200c Freedom, a former NBA player and human \u200drights advocate,\u200c who spoke out against China&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-like-the-good-old-days-joe-biden-invades-syria-with-convoy-of-us-troops-and-choppers-on-first-full-day-as-president\/\" title=\"Just Like the Good Old Days: Joe Biden Invades Syria with Convoy of US Troops and Choppers on First Full Day as President\">human rights abuses<\/a>\u200c in July. In their letter to\u2062 the NBA, the CECC states,\u2062 &#8220;We \u200cbelieve \u2062the NBA can lead \u2064by example and pave the way for more American businesses to stand with basic morality and\u2063 human dignity. We stand \u200bready to offer\u2063 you whatever guidance and \u2062support that we can from the U.S. Congress to address these issues.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During his testimony, Freedom revealed that the NBPA had pressured him to stop criticizing China and its \u200chorrific human \u2062rights abuses.\u2063 He was even urged \u2064to refrain from wearing shoes\u200d that\u200c highlighted the\u2063 issue of\u2063 Uyghur forced\u2064 labor. This pressure ultimately led to \u200dFreedom&#8217;s release from \u2064the NBA in 2022. The\u200d CECC expressed \u200bdisappointment in the NBPA&#8217;s compliance with Chinese censorship, bringing it to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bCECC&#8217;s letter\u200b to the NBPA also references a previous attempt to raise awareness about genocide and forced labor in the XUAR region and its connection to sportswear companies such as ANTA, Li-Ning, and Peak. The lawmakers express their disappointment in the lack of response and\u2062 highlight\u2063 the ongoing\u2064 profit these companies\u2063 likely make from forced labor.<\/p>\n<p>Since leaving \u2062the NBA,\u2062 Freedom \u200chas continued to be a vocal advocate for \u2062human rights and a critic of the NBA&#8217;s relationship with\u2062 China.\u200d He \u200chas accused\u200b the league of being &#8220;China&#8217;s lap dog&#8221; and only caring about human rights and social justice \u200bwhen it doesn&#8217;t affect their financial interests.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmakers&#8217; letters serve as a powerful call to\u200d action,\u200b urging the NBA\u200c and its players union to take\u200d a stand against China&#8217;s labor camps and \u2063prioritize basic \u2062morality and\u200d human dignity over \u2062profit.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the significance of the NBA and\u2064 NBPA&#8217;s potential \u200bresponse \u200cto the letters\u2064 in terms of setting an example for \u200cother \u200bindustries and organizations dealing\u200d with China<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sketball Players Association (NBPA) take a strong stance against China&#8217;s labor camps, highlighting the importance of human rights and social justice.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to address \u200bthis\u2062 issue comes as\u2063 no \u200csurprise, given the growing concerns regarding China&#8217;s treatment of\u200c its citizens, particularly those who have been subjected to forced labor. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China, a \u200bbipartisan group of lawmakers, recognizes the NBA&#8217;s and NBPA&#8217;s significant influence\u2064 and global \u2063platform,\u2064 and therefore urges them to utilize their power to \u2063bring attention to this pressing matter.<\/p>\n<p>The letters emphasize \u2064that the \u200bNBA\u200c and its players should not\u200c remain silent on human rights abuses, as silence would not only condone \u2062these actions but also imply complicity. The lawmakers \u200dinsist that the values of \u200bfreedom, justice, and equality, which are central to the NBA&#8217;s\u200d ethos, should not be compromised in the pursuit\u200b of\u200c profit or maintaining business relationships.<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s labor camps have\u200c long been \u2062a \u2064cause for concern, with reports of widespread violations of labor rights, including forced labor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegals-working-for-french-post-office-subsidiary-go-on-strike-for-residency\/\" title=\"Illegals Working For French Post Office Subsidiary Go On Strike For Residency\">inhumane working conditions<\/a>, and restrictions on personal freedoms.\u200c The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-call-for-nba-and-its-players-union-to-cut-ties-with-chinese-gear-makers\/\" title=\"Lawmakers urge NBA and players union to sever connections with Chinese gear makers.\">letters outline specific instances<\/a> and credible reports \u200cof such abuses, urging the NBA and NBPA to take a firm stand against such practices.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the lawmakers argue that the NBA&#8217;s history of advocating for social \u200djustice and its players&#8217; vocal support for various causes make it necessary for\u2062 them to\u2062 stand up against human rights abuses wherever they occur. The NBA has been at the forefront of promoting equality and fighting against racial injustice within the United States, making it\u2062 imperative\u2064 for the league to extend its support beyond its borders.<\/p>\n<p>The letters\u200d also touch upon\u200d the delicate relationship between the NBA and China, acknowledging the economic \u2062ties that exist between the two entities. However, \u2063the lawmakers stress that economic interests should not take precedence over the fundamental values the NBA claims to uphold.<\/p>\n<p>While the \u200blawmakers acknowledge that the NBA\u2062 and NBPA alone cannot solve the complex issue of forced labor\u2062 in China, they emphasize that the \u2062organizations have the ability to raise awareness and apply diplomatic pressure. By refusing to turn a blind eye and actively speaking \u2063out\u2062 against these human rights abuses, the NBA \u200cand NBPA can set a precedent for other\u2063 corporations and organizations to follow suit.<\/p>\n<p>The issuing of these letters reflects a growing trend among lawmakers to scrutinize American businesses&#8217; dealings with China. There has been an increasing demand for corporations to hold themselves accountable\u200b and take a principled stance in the face of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/saudi-court-jails-womens-rights-activist-posing-challenge-for-biden\/\" title=\"Saudi court jails women\u2019s rights activist, posing challenge for Biden\">human rights violations<\/a>, rather than prioritizing profits above all else. These letters not \u2062only call \u2062upon the NBA and NBPA to take action but also set a precedent for \u200cother industries and organizations to examine their relationship with China.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2064remains to be seen how the NBA and NBPA will respond\u2064 to these letters, but\u2062 the lawmakers&#8217; call for action serves as a reminder that human rights should not be \u2063compromised for economic gain. \u200cBy joining forces with the Congressional-Executive \u200bCommission on China and openly challenging China&#8217;s labor camp practices, the NBA and NBPA have an opportunity to make a powerful statement and contribute to the global fight against human rights abuses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>products made in Chinese labor camps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2056935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2056934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2056934"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056934\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2056935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2056934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2056934"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2056934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}