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The United States has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies, Camel Group, and Chenguang Biotech Group, accusing them of exploiting persecuted groups such as the Uyghur Muslim minority in China.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that goods produced by these firms would be banned from entering the US as part of an effort to remove forced labor from the US supply chain. The sanctions also intend to hold these companies accountable for their alleged involvement in ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minorities in China's Xinjiang province.
Despite international concerns, China denies allegations of mistreatment and claims its policies are aimed at countering extremism. The move reflects tensions between the US and China over human rights abuses.
The US has previously imposed sanctions and restrictions on Chinese entities over the situation in Xinjiang. Additionally, US President Joe Biden signed the "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" in December 2021, which has led to sanctions against several companies under its provisions.
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