US bans imports from 37 China firms over forced labor practices in Xinjiang region

The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US due to alleged forced labor practices in the Xinjiang region.

The firms include mining giant Zijin Mining Group, and solar companies such as a subsidiary of JA Solar Technology Co., according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security. The list also includes textile manufacturer Huafu Fashion Co. and 25 of its subsidiaries.