Swatch releases ad showing Asian model making his eyes 'slant', responds after backlash
Swiss watchmaker Swatch released an advertisement showing an Asian model pulling the corner of his eyes upwards, making them 'slanted'. The image received widespread backlash online as Chinese social media users called it out for being racist, pointing out the 'slanted eye' stereotype. The firm apologised following backlash, and said, "We treat this matter with the utmost importance."