The Soviets used slave labor to help build facilities for the Olympics; and to make their “Mischa the bear” stuffed toy.
So we had the peak of western physical health and perfection, competing in stadiums completed by emaciated slaves, and tourists buying souvenirs made by slaves (and, these slaves were condemned, often not for crimes, but for being refuseniks or believers in God).
It was my understanding that our first trade with China capitalized on prison and child labor.
Sorta makes ya want to break out in patriotic songes doesn’t it, just thinking of what we support with our purchase dollars.