Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and retracted an advertisement featuring a model making a gesture that resembled the racist “slanted eye” stereotype, which sparked outrage among Chinese social media users and calls for a boycott. The company acknowledged the backlash and stated it had noted the concerns regarding the portrayal of the model.

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