Taiwan bicycle maker Giant accused of forced labor by US customs

Company stresses commitment to worker protections, will appeal against import curbs

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A worker puts wheels on a Giant bicycle at the company's headquarters in Taichung, Taiwan. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of bicycles. (LightRocket via Getty Images)

JAMES HAND-CUKIERMAN

TOKYO -- Taiwan-based bicycle company Giant Manufacturing is racing to explain itself after U.S. authorities barred imports of some of its bikes over allegations of forced labor.

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