Intel faces backlash in China after banning products and labour from Xinjiang

Chinese social media users call for boycott of US chip maker after it issues directive to suppliers over human rights concerns

Intel, the US computer chip maker, is facing a backlash from China after telling its suppliers not to source products or labour from the region of Xinjiang.

Intel said it had been required to ensure that its supply chain does not use any labour or source goods or services" from Xinjiang in accordance with restrictions imposed by multiple governments".