BEIJING – The central government has decided to impose reciprocal sanctions on certain US administration officials and congressional and NGO staff who have behaved badly and borne major responsibilities over Hong Kong-related issues, and on their immediate family members as well.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said yesterday at a daily press briefing when responding to queries on countermeasures regarding the US sanctions on 14 vice chairpersons of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC).
Hua said the reciprocal sanctions were rolled out in view of the United States’ serious interference in China’s internal affairs and undermining China’s core interests using Hong Kong-related issues.
No more visa-free entry for US diplomats in HK & Macau
Meanwhile, the central government has decided to cancel the visa-free treatment of US diplomatic passport holders planning to enter Hong Kong and Macau for temporary visits, according to Hua.
“China once again urges the United States to immediately stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs and interfering in China’s internal affairs, and not to go further down the wrong and dangerous path,” she said.
– Xinhua, MPD
