Shein, a £36bn fast-fashion giant, faces labor concerns in its 5,000 Guangzhou factories.

Shein, a fast-fashion giant valued at about £36bn, relies on 5,000 factories in Guangzhou, China, known as the "Shein village." Workers there typically put in 75-hour weeks, exceeding legal limits. Despite allegations of child and forced labor, which Shein denies, the company has grown rapidly, surpassing competitors like H&M and Zara. The factories operate 24/7, with pay based on the number and complexity of items produced.

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