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Swatch Withdraws Controversial ‘Slanted Eye’ Ad Following Backlash in China

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Apology After Accusations of Racism Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and removed an advertisement after it sparked accusations of racial insensitivity in China. The advert featured an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes, which many online users criticized as offensive. Social Media Outcry and Calls for Boycott On platforms like Instagram and Chinese site Weibo, users condemned the “slanted eye” gesture as racist. Despite Swatch’s public apology, many continued to call for a boycott of Swatch Group brands, including Blancpain, Longines, and Tissot. A popular Weibo influencer accused the company of “racism against Chinese” and…

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