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US Accuses China of Genocide; UK Faces Import Criticism

8/26/2025

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US Accuses China

The US State Department cites ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, leading to UK criticism for not banning imports.
The UK imported nearly £1 billion in goods from Xinjiang last year, despite forced labor allegations.
UK officials assert they are addressing human rights concerns with China, which denies all forced labor claims.

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Kmart Faces Scrutiny

Australia’s Modern Slavery Act lacks import bans on goods associated with forced labor, unlike the US and EU.
Kmart is facing a federal court case from the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women’s Association for supply chain transparency.
UN rapporteurs have previously highlighted forced labor issues in Xinjiang, which Kmart has not addressed.
Experts advocate for stronger laws to require companies to mitigate modern slavery risks, not just report them.

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US Accuses China

The US State Department cites ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, leading to UK criticism for not banning imports.
The UK imported nearly £1 billion in goods from Xinjiang last year, despite forced labor allegations.
UK officials assert they are addressing human rights concerns with China, which denies all forced labor claims.

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