Posted 2/27/2024, 2:15:00 AM
Senate Committee to Review Bill Banning Federal Contracts with Chinese Biotech Giants Over Data Theft Concerns
- U.S. Senate committee to hold hearing on March 6 on bill that would prohibit federal agencies from contracting with Chinese biotech companies like BGI and WuXi AppTec
- Bill also aims to stop government contracting with companies using services/equipment from Chinese biotech firms
- Intended to prevent theft of U.S. genetic data and health info by foreign adversaries
- WuXi AppTec denies military ties or posing national security risks, but has large U.S. business
- Bipartisan lawmakers recently told Biden officials that WuXi AppTec should be reviewed for sanctions due to links to China's Communist Party and military