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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bryony Gooch

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Swatch pulls racist advert featuring asian model in slanted eyes pose - What They Never Told You

Swatch has been forced to apologise and take down an advert featuring an Asian model pulling up the corners of his eyes following accusations of racism.

The luxury brand has received widespread backlash on Chinese social media as users said the advert mimicked the “slanted eye” pose, a racist taunt about Asian people.

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