US State Department warns firms over supply chain risk from Xinjiang, China. The US State Department warns top American companies like Walmart Inc, Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc. Since they are in prevailing caution faced from keeping constant supply chains associated with. Human rights abuses are associated with China’s western Xinjiang region. Stated in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.
“It is critical that US companies and individuals. Are made aware of the large-scale human rights abuses. Since, they are perpetrated by the PRC government in Xinjiang”. Keith Krach, Undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy and the environment. Which he stated in the letter on 1st July, 2020. “Businesses should evaluate their exposure. Of the risks that result from partnering with. Investing in and otherwise providing support to companies”. He exclusively mentioned in the letter. These sent to trade groups.
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However, the United States is seeking to surge pressure on China. But, in a time of heightened tensions over that country’s treatment of Muslim. Who are Uighurs in Xinjiang and Beijing’s new national security law for Hong Kong. However the US government issued an advisory. Saying companies doing business in Xinjiang or with entities using Xinjiang labor.
The United Nations estimates that more than a million Muslims have been detained in camps in Xinjiang. China has denied mistreatment and says the camps provide vocational training and help fight extremism. When asked about US government warnings. Over supply chain risks linked to Xinjiang. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. Said on Friday. That allegations of forced labor were fabrications.
“Some people in the US keep on saying. They care about ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. While also taking all kinds of measures to oppress Xinjiang companies”. Also, he added at a daily news conference in Beijing. Therefore, clearly US-China relations are worsening with every day. There is a loitering possibility that US could wage a World War. Although it seems alarming. Diplomatic relations have prevailed to a nasty end between the two dignitaries.