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DHS announced a ban on goods from two Chinese firms linked to forced labor in Xinjiang, reflecting a shift in US trade policy towards prioritizing human rights. This action adds to a growing entity list under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.(Reuters)
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US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labour

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker…

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Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise tense US-China relations
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Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise tense US-China relations

BEIJING: China and the United States agreed on Monday to stabilise their intense rivalry so it doesn’t veer into conflict but failed to produce any…

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'Unfortunate' that Chinese counterpart declined talks: US defence chief
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‘Unfortunate’ that Chinese counterpart declined talks: US defence chief

TOKYO: Beijing’s decision to decline a meeting between US and Chinese defence chiefs is “unfortunate”, particularly given recent “provocative” Chinese behaviour, US Defense Secretary Lloyd…

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China slams Biden's 'extremely irresponsible' remarks on Xi Jinping leadership
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China slams Biden’s ‘extremely irresponsible’ remarks on Xi Jinping leadership

BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday condemned US President Joe Biden for what it called “extremely irresponsible” remarks in which he said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping…

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