Biden Signs Bill Punishing China for Uyghur Abuses
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On Thursday, President Biden signed into law a bill that aims to punish China for human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities. While left-leaning articles highlight that the measure had to overcome some initial hesitation from the White House to win final passage, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden's signature came after months of tension over Uyghur persecution.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that the measure had to overcome some initial hesitation from the White House, as well as corporate opposition, to win final passage. The announcement followed months in which the White House declined to take a public stand on an earlier version of the measure.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the bipartisan legislation bans imports of goods from China’s Xinjiang region unless individuals or companies demonstrate that the materials were made without forced labor. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest effort by the U.S. to punish China for alleged abuse of millions of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden's signature came after months of tension over Uyghur persecution. The bill passed the Senate with unanimous consent.