China Objects to UFLPA Entity List Additions
China criticized the recent additions by the U.S. of Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List (see 2308010030), saying the allegations against Chinese battery manufacturer Camel Group Co., Chinese spice manufacturer ChenGuang Biotech Group Co., Ltd. and subsidiary Chenguang Biotechnology Group Yanqi Co. Ltd. were an "enormous lie propagated by anti-China elements to snare China." A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said China will take "strong measures" to safeguard its interests.
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A Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said the move "lacks factual basis" and transparency, adding that there is no forced labor in Xinjiang. The spokesperson said the UFLPA Entity List additions were "unilateral bullying" and "undermine the prosperity and stability of Xinjiang," according to an unofficial translation.