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US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghurs

In accordance with its campaign to eradicate forced labor from the American supply chain, the US government announced on Thursday that imports from five additional Chinese companies have been prohibited. The decision was made due to allegations of human rights violations concerning the Uyghur community.

Reuters ASIA
Published August 08,2024
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The United States on Thursday banned imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs, according to a government posting, as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with forced labor from the U.S. supply chain.

The targeted companies include Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and Century Sunshine Group Holdings, and Xinjiang-based Xinjiang Tengxian Magnesium Products Co, which manufacture magnesium fertilizer and magnesium alloy products.