US Sanctions China
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U.S. to block cotton, tomato imports from China’s Xinjiang over Uighur forced labourThe Trump administration announcement of the actions, initially expected on Tuesday, has been put off until later this week because of "scheduling issues," a spokesperson said.WorldSep 9, 2020
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U.S. renews criticism against human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang regionThe State and Treasury departments announced new sanctions as the White House denounced authorities in Hong Kong for postponing local government elections ostensibly because of the coronavirus pandemic.WorldJul 31, 2020
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China vows to respond as U.S. sanctions 11 companies over Uighur abuse complaintsThe sanctions add to U.S. pressure on Beijing over Xinjiang, where the ruling Communist Party is accused of mass detentions, forced labour, forced birth control and other abuses against Muslim minorities.PoliticsJul 21, 2020
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