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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES AND CHINA

U.S. blocks imports from three Chinese biotech companies over forced-labor allegations

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The U.S. government is blocking shipments from BGI Group and two affiliates, alleging links to forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. The restrictions are reported to begin Thursday.

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The action affects U.S. imports from the named companies and may affect organizations that rely on their products. The articles do not describe the scale of trade affected or identify specific U.S. customers.