U.S. Bans Imports From Three Chinese Genomics Firms Over Forced Labour
· World · The Hindu, 朝日新聞
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security added BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and Shenzhen BGI Technology to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, citing their role in collecting genetic material to track persecuted ethnic minorities in China's Xinjiang region. The ban prohibits imports of goods produced by these companies, which the DHS stated were involved in tracking individuals subjected to forced labour. China's Ministry of Commerce condemned the measure as baseless and vowed to take necessary steps to protect its interests. The United Nations had previously warned in 2022 about possible crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, including the detention of over a million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.
Why it matters
The ban directly impacts global supply chains for genetic testing and biotechnology, affecting companies and consumers worldwide while highlighting ongoing international scrutiny of China's treatment of ethnic minorities. It marks a significant enforcement step under U.S. forced labour laws targeting entities linked to human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
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