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July 21, 2020

Hawley accuses LeBron, Nike, NBA of profiting off slave labor in China

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., accused major corporations such as Nike and the NBA, and those who profit off their endorsements such as LeBron James, of profiting off slave labor in China, after he introduced a bill to hold businesses accountable for having slave labor in their supply chain. 

July 21, 2020

Pompeo suggests global coalition against China for 'exploiting' coronavirus

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that he hopes to build an international coalition to counter recent Chinese actions ranging from the global coronavirus to the country's involvement in the South China Sea.

July 21, 2020

Rep. Mike Gallagher demands answers from Apple and NBA over China dealings linked to forced labor of Uighur Muslims

Rep. Mike Gallagher raises concerns over American companies' possible connection to China’s Uighur human rights abuses

July 21, 2020

Chinese hackers charged by Justice Department with trying to steal US coronavirus research

The 11-count indictment against Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 31, alleges the Chinese nationals hacked into the computer systems of hundreds of companies, government organizations as well as individual dissidents and clergy.

July 21, 2020

China flooding leaves thousands trapped after levees fail, another dam at risk of breaking

More than 10,000 people are trapped in a town in eastern China as worsening flooding in recent days across much of the country puts renewed pressure on dams. 

July 21, 2020

US, Indian navies conduct joint military operations as tensions simmer with China

The United States and Indian navies on Monday conducted joint military operations in the Bay of Bengal as the rivalry between America and China continues to intensify.

July 21, 2020

Trump administration adds 11 companies to sanctions list over Uighur oppression, including suppliers for US firms

The sanctions represent another step by the administration as it's heightened pressure on the Chinese government in recent months.

July 20, 2020

China uses Muslim Uighur forced labor to mass produce coronavirus PPE exported globally: report

Chinese companies are using a state-run labor program to force its mostly Muslim Uighur minorities into manufacturing masks and other personal protective equipment to keep up with increased demands during the coronavirus pandemic, an investigation by the New York Times said Sunday.  

July 20, 2020

Chinese Ambassador to UK pressed on purported drone video of Uighur prisoners being herded into trains

A Chinese official who was shown a video purportedly depicting Uighur Muslims being blindfolded and led into trains is insisting he does “not know” where the footage is from. 

July 20, 2020

Pompeo, State Department sharpen criticism of China on virus and rights abuses

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his department are stepping up attacks against China over the country's human rights abuses and handling of the coronavirus, barbs that come as observers around the world are outraged at Beijing's treatment of pro-democracy protesters and of Uyghur Muslims.