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China Criticizes UK, Canada Trade Restrictions

China criticized trade restrictions announced by the United Kingdom and Canada this week, which included export controls, import restrictions and other penalties for involvement with forced labor practices in Xinjiang. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed the allegations and urged…

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both countries to reverse the measures. “Is there the slightest seriousness in their foreign policies?” the spokesperson said Jan. 13, according to a transcript of a regular news conference provided by the ministry. The comment was made in response to a question from a Reuters reporter, according to the transcript. “The U.K. and Canada should immediately revoke their erroneous decision, stop meddling in China's internal affairs and harming China's interests.”