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US blacklists two Chinese firms over Uighur forced labour accusations

Demonstrators take part in a protest for Uighur rights near the Chinese consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, July 26, 2023 [File: Dilara Senkaya/Reuters]

The United States has sanctioned two Chinese firms over their labour practices, accusing the companies of targeting members of persecuted groups in China, including the Uighur Muslim minority.

In a statement, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said goods produced by battery manufacturer Camel Group and Chenguang Biotech Group, a spice and extract manufacturer, would be prohibited from entering the country as of Wednesday.

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