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Disney's Hong Kong service drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labor' reference
The episode "One Angry Lisa", which first aired in October on television, is not available on Disney Plus streaming service in Hong Kong.
Tue Feb 07 2023
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Allies seek to follow US lead on Xinjiang forced labour ban - US official
Beijing denies abuses in Xinjiang but says it had established "vocational training centres" to curb terrorism and religious radicalism.
Tue Jul 19 2022
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US is ready to implement ban on Xinjiang goods on June 21
The US government says China is committing genocide against Uyghur Muslims.
Thu Jun 02 2022
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Seagram's heir sentenced to prison in branded sex slave case
The hearing lasted more than three hours, featuring emotional statements from several victims gathered in a courtroom.
Thu Oct 01 2020
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US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints
The sanctions add to U.S. pressure on Beijing over Xinjiang, where the ruling Communist Party is accused of mass detentions, forced labor and other abuses against Muslim minorities.
Tue Jul 21 2020
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U.S. adds 11 companies to economic blacklist over China's treatment of Uighurs
The department said the companies were involved in using forced labor by Uighurs and other Muslim minority groups.
Tue Jul 21 2020