Chinese company BGI Group rejects rights accusation after US sanctions

BGI Group, one of the world's biggest genetics analysis companies, said on Sunday it never would be involved in human rights abuses after the US government said there was a danger some of its units might contribute to Chinese surveillance.

Three BGI units were among Chinese companies added to an entity list last week that limits access to US technology on security or human rights grounds.

The Commerce Department cited a risk BGI technology might contribute to surveillance. Activists say Beijing is trying to create a database of genetic information from Muslims and other Chinese minorities.

The Chinese government accused Washington on Friday of improperly attacking China's companies.

BGI, headquartered in the southern city of Shenzhen, said its services are only for civilian and scientific purposes.

The US decision may have been impacted by misinformation and we are willing and able to clarify, BGI Group said in an emailed response to questions. It didn't mention Uyghurs or other .