U.S. sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over involvement in ‘transnational repression’ and acts to erode city’s autonomy
The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the city’s autonomy, with China threatening to take countermeasures. The six officials included Justice Secretary Paul Lam, security office director Dong Jingwei and police commissioner Raymond Siu. The sanctions are expected to further escalate … Read more