US bans imports from 5 more Chinese companies over Uygur forced labour allegations
- The firms include Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and its parent, Century Sunshine Group Holdings
The United States on Thursday banned imports from five more Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uygurs, according to a government posting, as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with forced labour from the US supply chain.
The companies include Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and its parent, Century Sunshine Group Holdings, which manufacture magnesium fertiliser and magnesium alloy products.
Also included is Zijin Mining Group Co subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper Co, which mines non-ferrous metals.
The targeted companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The companies were added to the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act Entity List, which restricts imports tied to what the US government characterises as an ongoing genocide of minorities in China’s western Xinjiang region.
The list now includes over 70 entities tied to products including cotton apparel, vehicle parts, vinyl flooring and solar panels.