US imposes sanctions on Chinese biotech and surveillance entities
The Biden administration announced new penalties on China's Academy of Military Medical Sciences and 11 related institutes, restricting U S sales of biotech components to Beijing. Treasury will also target Chinese firms over Xinjiang surveillance, including biometric facial recognition and DNA collection, as part of a broader push against alleged human rights abuses of Uyghurs.
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EPA to tighten lead water rules and replace pipes
The EPA announces a $2.9 billion start under the infrastructure bill to replace aging lead service lines, aiming to finish by 2024. VP Harris will announce the plan during an AFL-CIO address, with testing and quick pipe replacement as core goals to remove lead exposure risks.
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