US slammed for targeting biotech firms
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US slammed for targeting biotech firms

China Daily  

By ZHOU JIN | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-11 09:30 Beijing condemned on Tuesday the so-called Biosecure Act passed by the United States House of Representatives, urging Washington to stop unwarranted oppression against Chinese enterprises. The bill, passed by 306 to 81 votes on Monday, would prohibit the US government from contracting with, or providing grants to, companies that do business with a "biotechnology company of concern". China firmly opposes such discriminatory measures against its companies, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a daily news conference. Mao urged the US to abandon ideological bias, earnestly respect market principles and trade rules, stop pushing forward the legislation and provide a fair, just and nondiscriminatory business environment for companies from all countries.

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Associated Press  

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US slammed for targeting biotech firms
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US slammed for targeting biotech firms

China Daily  

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Independent  

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US hawks put their egos before people's health: China Daily editorial
1 year, 1 month ago

US hawks put their egos before people's health: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

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1 year, 1 month ago

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 1 month ago

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The Independent  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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The Independent  

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The Hindu  

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The Independent  

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U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs

The Hindu  

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US imposes sanctions against Chinese biotech and surveillance companies over abuse of Uyghurs
3 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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