The US Department of Defence added more Chinese companies, including drone maker DJI Technology and surveillance equipment maker Zhejiang Dahua Technology, to a blacklist that subjects them to an investment ban for Americans.
BGI Genomics, which runs a large gene databank and has DNA-sequencing contracts worldwide, and CRRC, which makes and sells rail transit gear, were also among the 13 added to the list the Pentagon has released.
Last year, a Reuters review of scientific papers and company statements found that BGI was using prenatal tests developed in collaboration with the Chinese military to collect genetic data for sweeping research on the traits of populations.
"The department is determined to highlight and counter the People's Republic of China's military-civil fusion strategy," the Pentagon said.
That strategy supported the Chinese military's modernisation goals by ensuring its access to advanced technologies and expertise were acquired and developed by Chinese companies, universities, and research programmes "that appear to be civilian entities," it added.
The list bars buying or selling publicly traded securities in target companies.
An initial tranche of about 50 Chinese companies that included telecoms equipment maker Huawei was added to the US list in June last year.
At the time, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that banned US investment in the dozens of Chinese companies alleged to have ties to defence or surveillance technology sectors.
The order aimed to prevent US investment from supporting the Chinese military-industrial complex, as well as military, intelligence, and security research and development programmes.
It was part of Biden's efforts to counter China, such as reinforcing US alliances and pursuing large domestic investments to bolster American economic competitiveness, as ties sour between the world's two biggest economies.
The Chinese drone maker said there was "no reason" why it had been added to the blacklist.
"DJI stands alone as the only drone company to clearly denounce and actively discourage military use of our products," it said, adding that it was not a military company in China, the US or elsewhere.
"DJI has never designed or manufactured military-grade equipment, and has never marketed or sold its products for military use in any country," it said.
Why your domicile status is important
Your UK residence status is assessed using the statutory residence test. While your residence status – ie where you live - is assessed every year, your domicile status is assessed over your lifetime.
Your domicile of origin generally comes from your parents and if your parents were not married, then it is decided by your father. Your domicile is generally the country your father considered his permanent home when you were born.
UK residents who have their permanent home ("domicile") outside the UK may not have to pay UK tax on foreign income. For example, they do not pay tax on foreign income or gains if they are less than £2,000 in the tax year and do not transfer that gain to a UK bank account.
A UK-domiciled person, however, is liable for UK tax on their worldwide income and gains when they are resident in the UK.
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Tell-tale signs of burnout
- loss of confidence and appetite
- irritability and emotional outbursts
- sadness
- persistent physical ailments such as headaches, frequent infections and fatigue
- substance abuse, such as smoking or drinking more
- impaired judgement
- excessive and continuous worrying
- irregular sleep patterns
Tips to help overcome burnout
Acknowledge how you are feeling by listening to your warning signs. Set boundaries and learn to say ‘no’
Do activities that you want to do as well as things you have to do
Undertake at least 30 minutes of exercise per day. It releases an abundance of feel-good hormones
Find your form of relaxation and make time for it each day e.g. soothing music, reading or mindful meditation
Sleep and wake at the same time every day, even if your sleep pattern was disrupted. Without enough sleep condition such as stress, anxiety and depression can thrive.
How it works
1) The liquid nanoclay is a mixture of water and clay that aims to convert desert land to fertile ground
2) Instead of water draining straight through the sand, it apparently helps the soil retain water
3) One application is said to last five years
4) The cost of treatment per hectare (2.4 acres) of desert varies from $7,000 to $10,000 per hectare
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