US bans imports from Chinese genomics companies over forced labour concerns
The US has banned imports from three Chinese genomics companies, including BGI Group, over claims they collected genetic material to track persecuted minor Read More: https://punchng.com/us-bans-imports-from-chinese-genomics-companies-over-forced-labour-concerns/
The United States has imposed a ban on imports from three Chinese genomics firms over allegations of exploiting forced labor in the Xinjiang region. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added BGI Genomics, MGI Tech, and Shenzhen BGI Technology, also known as BGI Group, to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.
This list targets entities involved in forced labor or the recruitment of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and members of other persecuted groups from Xinjiang. The UN has previously reported potential crimes against humanity in the region, including the detention of over a million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in camps. China vehemently denies these accusations.
In response, the Chinese commerce ministry called the ban "unfounded" and accused the US of using human rights concerns for protectionist and bullying purposes. The DHS Secretary stated that the US would not allow companies linked to forced labor and surveillance of persecuted minorities to benefit from the American market.
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