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China calls on US to end ‘toxic’ Trump-era visa rules for students
Appeal follows report of rejection of applications by more than 500 Chinese science graduates.
China solar group says Xinjiang forced labour claims baseless
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association says it has recently inspected Xinjiang solar production facilities and US assertions about forced labour have no factual basis.
US bill proposes special status for Hongkongers threatened by security law
The legislation provides multiple pathways to seek entry into the United States, including one for ‘highly skilled’ applicants.
In windfall for Xinjiang, US mutual funds invest millions in its companies
Vanguard’s investments in Xinjiang have tripled since 2018, records show, despite a US crackdown on trade in the region and warnings to businesses to stay away.
China unveils new legal weapon to hit Western rivals with tougher sanctions
Nation’s top legislative body to take up draft law that will build upon earlier rules targeting ‘unjustified’ foreign laws against its citizens and businesses.
Xinjiang criticises US, says forced labour claims are ‘pure fabrication’
Reporters shown video interviews with six factory workers and live testimony from textile plant employee declaring they’ve had fair treatment and compensation.
China tells Europe: You know what a genocide looks like
Foreign minister hits back over Beijing’s crackdown against the Uyghur Muslim minority.
Chinese student with 10 college offers denied US visa due to policeman father
Visa issuance suspended for officials of four intelligence and law enforcement departments and their families, says letter to student with US university offers.
Germany slams Hungary for blocking EU criticism of China on Hong Kong
Heiko Maas hits out after foreign ministers fail once again to adopt text.
China’s Xinjiang policies ‘poorly explained and ruthlessly executed’
Chinese experts say the country’s leaders share some of the blame for the war of words with the West over treatment of Uygur minorities.
China says Xinjiang sanctions are an ‘industry genocide’ targeting businesses
A spokesman for the regional government says Western sanctions are ‘waste paper’ and an attempt to hamper its companies internationally.
China’s Xinjiang Solar Factories Haunted by Labor Abuse Claims
The world’s solar power surge depends on polysilicon from Xinjiang factories.
China warns Japan against sanctions over Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to not get ‘carried away’ by the US’ bias against China.
China warns firms not to engage in politics over Xinjiang
Chinese officials on Monday said Sweden's H&M and other foreign brands should not make rash moves or step into politics after the companies raised concerns about forced labour in Xinjiang, sparking a furious online backlash and boycotts.
Japan shies away from sanctions on China over Xinjiang
In echo of Tiananmen Square, Tokyo takes different path than that of key allies
China: Xinjiang camps take similar approach to US, UK, France
The government is widely accused of violating human rights.
U.S. delays Chinese investment ban's impact on certain firms
The United States on Wednesday updated its ban on investments in certain Chinese military companies by delaying until May the application of the directive's restrictions on companies with names similar to those that have been blacklisted.
Xinjiang exports to the US more than doubled last year, despite sanctions
Xinjiang’s exports to the US rose by 116 per cent in 2020, led by strong sales of wind turbines, some chemicals and Christmas decorations.
Declassified papers show Japan opposed Tiananmen sanctions
Tokyo was concerned about isolating China, diplomatic records reveal
SMIC says US sanctions will hurt advanced-chip development
Chinese tech leader rejects alleged relationship with the military
