House Democrats voted against an amendment Wednesday that would have required companies to inform their shareholders if they engaged in activities with a Chinese official or company using forced labor. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., would require companies to disclose to...

Key points: The Senate foreign affairs committee has recommended a ban on imports of products made using forced labour The 14 recommendations expand on Independent senator Rex Patrick's bill seeking a ban on products from China's Xinjiang province Human rights groups have welcomed the...

KASHGAR, China, June 17 (Reuters) - As visitors to China's Xinjiang enjoyed new theme park-style tourist centres showcasing the region's Muslim Uyghur culture on a recent national holiday, signs of heavy security and state surveillance were never far away. Tourists smiled and posed in...