Modern slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking, still exists, with around 50 million people still trapped in slavery. Forced labour is a type of work performed involuntarily, often under the threat of heavy fines, torture, or death. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), three elements must be met for labor to be considered forced labour: work or service, the menace of any penalty, and involuntariness. In 2022, there were about four million people worldwide trapped in state-imposed forced labour. In China, the poverty alleviation program allows producers to use forced labour, particularly in manufacturing sites. Politically repressed minorities are at a high risk of exploitation, while ethnic minorities like the Uyghurs, Turkic minorities, and Tibetans face systematic political repression and coercive behavior. Forced labour is often disguised as internment, making China susceptible to the international spotlight for forced labor.