The report titled “How UFLPA Risks from Xinjiang Flow into Major Automakers’ Car Seats” by Kharon, published on November 26, 2025, investigates how forced labor in Xinjiang may infiltrate global automotive supply chains. Wuhan Boqi Technology, a China-based manufacturer of automobile interior furnishings, supplies major American, European and Japanese car manufacturers. The report reveals that one of Boqi’s largest shareholders is Wuhan Yudahua Textile and Garment Group, whose supply chain connects to forced-labor-linked government initiatives in Xinjiang. As a result, red-flag textiles could be flowing through Boqi into vehicles sold worldwide, raising compliance concerns under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

The UFLPA presumes that all goods from Xinjiang are produced with forced labor unless proven otherwise. The report details the complex supply chain: Yudahua sources cotton or yarn from Xinjiang, where government labor programs have been documented to coerce ethnic minorities. These materials may then be supplied to Boqi, which transforms them into automotive interiors. Even though Boqi might not directly engage in forced labor, the integration of upstream materials introduces risks into the final products. This poses legal, reputational and operational risks for major automakers whose supply chains extend deep into China.

The investigation underscores the need for thorough supply chain due diligence, transparency and collaboration across industries to eliminate forced labor. It calls for heightened vigilance from companies, regulators and consumers, along with the adoption of traceability technologies and participation in industry initiatives to address systemic human rights abuses. Ultimately, the report emphasizes that ethical supply chains are essential to ensure that products used by consumers are free from the taint of forced labor and to comply with evolving legislation such as the UFLPA.