China to impose retaliatory sanctions over U.S. law on Hong Kong
China on Wednesday said it would retaliate after US President Donald Trump signed into law an act allowing sanctions on banks over Beijing's clampdown on Hong Kong. "China will make necessary responses to protect its legitimate interests, and impose sanctions on relevant US personnel and entities," China's foreign ministry said in a statement.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 01:30 | 15 July 2020
- Modified Date: 01:30 | 15 July 2020
China said on Wednesday it will impose retaliatory sanctions on U.S. individuals and entities after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law penalising banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement the new Hong Kong national security law.
The Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement that Beijing strongly opposes the latest U.S. action and urged Washington to stop interfering in China's internal affairs, state television reported.
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