TAIPEI, Taiwan - The pressure on Taiwan to align its labour governance with international standards is increasing. The recent United States import ban on Giant Group is not seen as an isolated case. Many firms in Taiwan's manufacturing sectors, which rely heavily on high-intensity, low-wage labour, engage in practices that constitute forced labour, the Taiwan Human Rights Commission said in a statement.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In response to the Withhold Release Order (WRO) issued by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Giant bicycles made in Taiwan, the company formed an emergency response team to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. "We are committed to openness and transparency, and have taken multiple actions," the Giant Group wrote in a statement issued today.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Wednesday that it will detain and withhold all shipments of bicycles, bike parts and accessories manufactured at Giant's Taiwan facility based on evidence indicating forced labour. In response, Giant Bicycles Group has released a statement detailing several measures the company has taken this year to mitigate debt bondage and provide housing to its migrant workers.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The results are in for Giant Group's 2024 sustainability and ethical impacts, and the company is reporting reduced emissions and increased solar power across the board, with some notable caveats. Giant Group, home of Giant, Liv, Momentum and Cadex bike brands, has been advancing its ESG commitments in a three-pronged approach since 2022: innovating a clean future, transforming for circularity and mobilizing for DEI.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The consolidated revenue of Giant Group reached NT$32.61 billion (€940 million), a 12.4% year-over-year decline. According to Giant Group, this was "primarily due to the appreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar." Between April and July, the New Taiwan Dollar strengthened by 12.17% against the United States Dollar, while the value was rather stable from January to April.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Human rights have become a key issue in industrial practices, progressing from a moral inclination to a regulatory necessity. This change is also taking place in the bicycle industry. The issue came to the forefront earlier this year when allegations of mistreatment of migrant workers in the Taiwanese bicycle industry surfaced. The Taipei Cycle show in March offered Bike Europe the opportunity to take stock of what is currently at play in Taiwan.