The bill, which received final congressional approval on Dec. 16, is part of Washington's pushback against Beijing's treatment of the China's Uyghur Muslim minority.
- U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law legislation that bans imports from China's Xinjiang region over concerns about forced labor, the White House said.
Congress pushed through the measure this month after lawmakers agreed on a compromise that eliminated differences between bills introduced in the House and Senate.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Intel facing China backlash after Xinjiang statementU.S. chip maker Intel is facing a backlash from China after telling its suppliers not to source products or labour from the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Read more »
China Locks Down City Of 13 Million After Outbreak As Part Of ‘Zero Covid’ ApproachThe lockdown of Xi’an comes just days after new infections linked to the city were detected in Beijing and other parts of China.
Read more »
Intel Faces Backlash In China After Asking Suppliers To Cut Sourcing From Xinjiang RegionIntel has asked its suppliers not to use any labor, goods or services sourced from the Xinjiang region due to restrictions imposed by “multiple governments.”
Read more »
China puts 13 million residents in lockdown ahead of Games | AP NewsBEIJING (AP) — China is redoubling efforts to control new virus outbreaks with a lockdown of the 13 million residents of the northern city of Xi’an following a spike in coronavirus cases. The measure comes just weeks before the country hosts the Winter Olympics in Beijing, roughly 1,000 kilometers (6210 miles) to the west.
Read more »
Intel apologizes in China after backlash over Xinjiang statementIntel has apologized in China following a backlash over a directive to suppliers not to source products or labor from the Xinjiang region.
Read more »