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US bans imports from 3 Chinese biotech companies over forced labor allegations

The Trump administration said Wednesday that it is blocking shipments by the Chinese biotech company BGI Group and its affiliates, alleging ties to forced labor in China's far-west ethnic region of Xinjiang.

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What happened The Trump administration said Wednesday that it is blocking shipments by the Chinese biotech company BGI Group and its affiliates, alleging ties to forced labor in China's far-west ethnic region of Xinjiang.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Oct 29, 8:42 AM

US bans imports from 3 Chinese biotech companies over forced labor allegations

The Trump administration said Wednesday that it is blocking shipments by the Chinese biotech company BGI Group and its affiliates, alleging ties to forced labor in China's far-west ethnic r...

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Oct 29, 8:42 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.