China's Commerce Ministry denies US accusation of forced labour in Xinjiang
China opposes forced labour and says the Xinjiang region - where the US says the alleged human rights abuses took place - is stable, prosperous and free of any "forced labour".
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BEIJING: China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday (Aug 1) that the addition of Chinese companies to a list of entities that the US alleges use forced labour had no factual basis, saying the US actions disrupt the stability of global supply chains.
The US has used its domestic laws to impose unilateral sanctions on Chinese companies - a clear act of economic coercion that has harmed the companies' legitimate rights, the Commerce Ministry said in a statement.
China opposes forced labour and says the Xinjiang region - where the US says the alleged human rights abuses took place - is stable, prosperous and free of any "forced labour", it said.
In the statement, China urged the US to stop "attacking and smearing" Xinjiang over this issue and to end unfair pressure on Chinese companies, warning that Beijing will act to protect the companies' rights.
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