China Critcizes US Listing of Chinese Officials Under HKAA Authority
China’s foreign ministry criticized the U.S. decision last month to identify five additional Chinese officials under its Hong Kong Autonomy Act (see 2112200054), saying it “strongly condemns the U.S. act of sanctioning Chinese personnel.” As a result of the sanctions,…
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the U.S. is looking into whether any foreign bank knowingly conducts “significant” transactions with the five officials and could impose further sanctions. “Once again we urge the U.S. to remove the so-called sanctions on Chinese personnel and stop meddling in Hong Kong’s affairs, which are China’s domestic affairs,” the spokesperson said Dec. 30, according to a transcript of a regular press conference. “The Chinese side will continue to take all necessary measures to defend its national interests and dignity."