China warns of action over US import restrictions on BGI genomics companies
By MLex Staff ( October 29, 2026, 08:27 GMT | Insight) -- China on Thursday warned that it will take necessary measures to defend its interests after the US added three Chinese genomics companies — BGI Group, BGI Genomics and MGI Tech — to a forced-labor entity list. Beijing said the restrictions undermine bilateral trade relations, while the companies rejected the allegations of forced labor.China has warned that it will take necessary measures to defend its interests after the US added three Chinese genomics companies — BGI Group, BGI Genomics and MGI Tech — to a forced-labor entity list....
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