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U.S. bans imports from 3 Chinese genomics firms

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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The United States bans imports from three Chinese genomics companies over alleged forced-labor ties to Xinjiang.
The ban was announced on Oct 28, 2026.
The Department of Homeland Security added BGI Genomics, MGI Tech, and Shenzhen BGI Technology to the Entity List.
The United States said the firms collaborated with Xinjiang authorities to enable forced labor of Uyghurs and other minorities.

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The United States bans imports from three Chinese genomics companies over alleged forced-labor ties to Xinjiang.
The ban was announced on Oct 28, 2026.
The Department of Homeland Security added BGI Genomics, MGI Tech, and Shenzhen BGI Technology to the Entity List.
The United States said the firms collaborated with Xinjiang authorities to enable forced labor of Uyghurs and other minorities.