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Human rights group challenges Shein’s IPO over forced labour claims
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John van der Luit-Drummond, Editor
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Shein’s anticipated listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is being challenged by a human rights group concerned by alleged forced labour practices in the Chinese fast-fashion giant’s supply chain.

Eyeing a £50bn ($63.2bn) valuation, the Singapore-headquartered online fashion retailer filed initial paperwork with UK regulators confidentially, according to reports this week.