Do we all have a duty to shop ethically? It seems like the whole world has fallen into Labubu mania. But an NGO has warned that the spooky smiling dolls may have a sinister side.The small grinning gremlins known as Labubus may not look like much. But over the past year and a half, these ubiquitousEverywhere. toys have become the hottest export of the second biggest economy in the world.
Teenagers ‘exploited’ to make Labubus
Doll drama: A popular global toy craze faces scrutiny as a new report alleges exploitative labour practices and poor working conditions within the Labubu manufacturing supply chain. Glossary
Ubiquitous - Everywhere.
Counterfeit - A fake or unauthorised copy of a genuine product.
Sinister - Threatening, or suggesting that something frightening or disturbing will happen.
NGO - Non-governmental organisations. They are groups that are not run by any government.
Exploitative - Using someone or something in an unfair or morally wrong way — but in a way that benefits you.
Pervasive - Noticeable everywhere or in everything.
Summoned - Officially ordered or called to come to a specific place or for a purpose, in this case a court.
Ethical - Relating to moral principles.