China forced labour 'hearsay,' Liberal MP suggests

MP Michael Ma questioned reports of human-rights abuses in China at a House industry committee hearing, asking witness Margaret McCuaig-Johnston whether she had personally seen forced labour and calling the allegations 'hearsay.' The exchange highlights political skepticism that could shape domestic policy and ESG debates on China but contains no quantifiable data and is unlikely to move markets.

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MP Michael Ma questioned reports of human-rights abuses in China at a House industry committee hearing, asking witness Margaret McCuaig-Johnston whether she had personally seen forced labour and calling the allegations 'hearsay.' The exchange highlights political skepticism that could shape domestic policy and ESG debates on China but contains no quantifiable data and is unlikely to move markets.