The U.S. State Department on Monday said it wants the private sector to operate with full information about what is transpiring in Xinjiang, after the U.S. said it would not send government officials to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing amid criticism of China's human rights record.
"We want the private sector to be fully cognizant and to operate with full information with regard to what is transpiring in Xinjiang," State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters when asked whether the Biden administration wants American companies to join in boycotting the Olympic games.
He added it was not the role of the government to dictate the practices the private sector should adopt.Reporting by Simon Lewis, Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis;Subscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China Increasingly Obscures True State of Its Economy to OutsidersNew data restrictions have made it harder for foreigners to get details on what’s happening inside China, including about port activity, supplies and political dissent cases. Companies and governments are left trying to figure out how to engage.
Read more »
No plans to suspend events in China over Peng, says ITF chief-BBCThe president of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) told the BBC that it did not have plans to suspend events in China amid widespread concern for player Peng Shuai.
Read more »
Box Office: ‘Matrix Resurrections’ to Open One Month Later in ChinaThanks to a day-and-date HBO Max streaming release in the U.S., piracy will take a big bite out of the film's prospective China earnings.
Read more »
China property market faces more nationalisationChina's private homebuilders might struggle to stay private for much longer. Evergrande, the country's most indebted developer, has admitted it might formally default. With $10 billion in property bonds maturing in January alone, officials are under pressure to keep the sector from collapsing without softening their hard line on debt levels.
Read more »
Asian markets mixed after China Evergrande warns of cash woes\nShares were mixed in Asia on Monday after troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande warned late Friday it may run out of money.
Read more »
China Box Office: ‘Schemes in Antiques’ Takes Weekend HonorsAction-adventure film, “Schemes in Antiques” grabbed the top spot at the mainland China box office with a solid $25.6 million debut. It deposed crime comedy “Be Somebody” which had topped the chart…
Read more »