Swatch says sorry for ‘slanted eyes’ ad after social media backlash in China

Source: China – South China Morning PostSwiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology for a “slant eye” promotional image that has triggered strong criticism on Chinese social media, with the gesture widely considered offensive to Asians.
In statements posted to Instagram and China’s Weibo on Saturday, the Swatch Group sought to “sincerely apologise for any distress or misunderstanding this may have caused”.
The company said it had taken note of the “recent concerns” regarding the portrayal of a model in images for a men’s watch…Read More

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