THE DEAL ALSO ADDS COMMITMENTS ON LABOR RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS, WITH CHINA REFERENCING THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN A FREE-TRADE PACT FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND IS EXPECTED TO BE SIGNED BEFORE END-2026.

Volkswagen is investigating allegations that one of its Chinese suppliers violated labor rights, intensifying scrutiny into work practices in the country’s fiercely competitive car market