U.S. to Add China Firms to Xinjiang Blacklist, Reuters Says
- Move marks the latest deterioration in U.S.-China ties
- Surveillance equipment usage, rights abuses under spotlight
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The Biden administration will add at least 10 Chinese entities to its economic blacklist as early as Friday over alleged human rights abuses and high-tech surveillance in Xinjiang, Reuters reported.
It’s not yet known precisely how many entities are involved or their identities, the report said, citing two unidentified sources. It added that the White House and the Commerce Department declined to comment.