Beijing. China’s Commerce Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will launch an investigation into fashion company PVH, owner of brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for alleged violations of trade regulations.

The probe centers on PVH's suspected boycott of products from Xinjiang, a region where the Chinese government has faced accusations of detaining predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in camps.

Beijing’s inquiry follows ongoing tensions with the West over human rights abuses in Xinjiang. While Washington has blocked certain imports from the region, China denies the allegations and argues that its actions in Xinjiang are aimed at combating terrorism and separatism.

In its statement, the Commerce Ministry accused PVH of violating "normal market trading principles" by boycotting Xinjiang products, including cotton, without "factual basis," causing harm to Chinese companies and jeopardizing China’s sovereignty and security.

PVH, on its website, stated that it complies with all laws and regulations in the regions where it operates, including U.S. government policies related to Xinjiang.

The investigation falls under the framework of China’s “Unreliable Entities List,” which Beijing uses to counter foreign sanctions. PVH has been given 30 days to provide information to clarify whether it has taken any discriminatory actions against Xinjiang products over the past three years.

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