China has slammed the U.S. for blacklisting 29 Chinese companies under the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act, calling the move “economic coercion” and a baseless attack on global trade. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accused the U.S. of using human rights as a cover for bullying, vowing to protect its firms’ rights.
“There is no forced labor in Xinjiang,” a spokesperson stated, criticizing the sanctions as politically driven and harmful to supply chains. The U.S. law, active since 2022, blocks Xinjiang goods from entering its markets—a policy China says infringes on Xinjiang residents’ rights and disrupts global commerce.
Tensions rise as Beijing demands Washington stop “unreasonable suppression,” signaling deeper friction in US-China relations. What’s next? Experts warn this clash could reshape how nations navigate trade, human rights debates, and geopolitical power plays.
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China slams U.S. blacklisting of firms over 'forced labor' in Xinjiang
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