Volkswagen Considers External Audit of Controversial Xinjiang Plant Amid Forced Labor Complaints.

Volkswagen plans to conduct an external audit of its controversial plant in Xinjiang, China, amid concerns over human rights abuses in the region. The German carmaker has faced criticism for operating in the area, where the Chinese government has been accused of detaining Uighur Muslims in internment camps. The audit will be conducted by an independent third party and will examine the plant's labor standards and human rights practices.