Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, rights group says

A labor rights organization claims it has found evidence of worker exploitation in a Chinese factory that makes the viral Labubu dolls, the BBC writes.

China Labor Watch (CLW), a US-based non-governmental organization, alleges that its investigation found that one of Pop Mart’s suppliers made employees work excessive overtime shifts, sign blank or incomplete contracts and did not give them paid leave.

Pop Mart said it appreciated the details from the review and that it will “firmly” require companies making its toys to correct their practices if the allegations are found to be true.

The furry Labubu dolls have surged in popularity around the world in recent years and are best known for selling toys in “blind boxes”, which hide its content from buyers until it is opened.