Cheap and toxic - The dark side of mass-produced fashion jewelry from China

Cheap fashion jewelry is a booming business, but its shine hides a dark side. Workers endure starvation wages, and toxic materials in the jewelry endanger customers' health. This film uncovers the origins and production of these items. Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu supply the world with...

28 min - World Affairs & Investigations - DW Documentary

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