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US bans BGI, MGI imports over forced-labour allegations

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  • The United States banned imports from BGI Group, BGI Genomics and MGI Tech over alleged forced-labour links.
  • The Department of Homeland Security placed the firms on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List on Oct 28, 2026.
  • U.S. Customs will block their goods unless importers prove the products are not made with forced labour.
  • Chinese embassy spokesman Liu Chang called the ban smears and urged an immediate halt.
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