US warns companies doing business in Xinjiang, encourages exit | Human Rights Issues

The agreement warns of “growing evidence” of forced labor and the difficulties of coercion.

The United States has warned of increased risks for businesses operating in Xinjiang, accusing Beijing of “continuing killing people“With” criminal offenses “against the Uighurs and other sects, especially Islam, warning companies are able to prosecute in accordance with US law.

In a modified business plan released on Tuesday, the US said there was “increasing evidence” of forced labor, as well as other human rights violations and “supervision”.

“Given the scale and intensity of these abuses, businesses and individuals who are not released from prisons, trafficking, and / or money laundering in Xinjiang could be at high risk of violating US law,” the State Department said in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance, Commerce, Security Department. The Department of Labor and the Office of the US Trade Representative also signed the proposal for the first time.

The United Nations estimates that at least one million people have been detained in recent years in training camps in the West, which Beijing calls a vocational training center. requirements fighting “extremely”.

Researchers have also reported other abuses, including family planning, the demolition of mosques, the demolition of Islamic cemeteries, and the separation of families. Amnesty International last month criticized China for making “gift in tone“In Xinjiang.

The policy states that those wishing to do business in Xinjiang should be aware of the risks involved in setting up control equipment, procurement of goods and services from Xinjiang – or anywhere else in China – to provide U.S. products including software or to help build or run facilities. trainers or nearby factories.

“The United States will continue to promote PRC violence and other forms of torture as a result of government actions and in collaboration with government agencies and our allies and partners.” Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.

The plan highlighted a lack of transparency but urged companies to be proactive, warning them that there is a risk of litigation for those found – albeit in some way – to help control the Chinese government in the region or to invest in businesses linked to human rights abuses.

All companies with existing businesses and businesses that may be affected should consider a “proper separation”, it added.

The US has already registered several Chinese companies for its activities in Xinjiang, as well as imposing sanctions on investigating officers for violating human rights.

At least 10 Chinese companies are required to be added to the black list this week.

The US first published the Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory in July last year.