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China recently warned the US implementing a law that bans imports from regions in China that rely on forced labor to produce goods will severely damage relations between the two countries and disrupt global production and industrial supply chains.
The law, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, was passed by Congress in December and takes effect on June 21. The law intends to address China’s intimidation and exploitation of Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang. China denies such activities occur and insists it does not make any minority group work against its will.
Specifically, the law assumes forced labor was used to produce any good made in the western region of Xinjiang and bans their import unless importers clearly and compellingly provide evidence forced labor was not used. The law additionally covers goods produced outside the region, but which use pieces or parts produced within the region.
China urged the US to fail to implement the law which it said reflects an attempt by the US to hobble China’s development. China additionally indicates if the US does implement the law, then China will retaliate in a way that reinforces its rights and protects its dignity. Nevertheless, the Biden administration indicates it will very strictly act to enforce the ban and warned companies the showing required to clear imports will be extremely high.
