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United States sanctions Liaison Office official Blinken: Chinese and Hong Kong officials damage Hong Kong’s reputation

2021-07-16T21:04:46.084Z


The United States announced on July 16 sanctions on seven officials of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, and accountable for Beijing's suppression of democracy in Hong Kong. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes that Chinese and Hong Kong officials have harmed Hong Kong’s democratic system, leading to


The United States announced on July 16 sanctions on seven officials of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, and accountable for Beijing's suppression of democracy in Hong Kong.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes that Chinese and Hong Kong officials have damaged Hong Kong’s democratic system and caused the deterioration of the local business environment.


Brinken issued a statement through the U.S. State Department that after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Chinese and Hong Kong officials have systematically damaged Hong Kong’s democratic system in the past year, postponed elections, disqualified elected members, and forced officials to swear allegiance to protect their jobs.

He pointed out that since the outbreak of demonstrations in Hong Kong in 2019, thousands of people have been arrested for standing up against government policies, including leaving messages on social platforms or attending memorial activities; journalists have also become arrested for reporting on government suppression of demonstrators. The detainee, he criticized the Hong Kong government for continuously using political motives to suppress media freedom.

Brinken accused China of continuously depriving Hong Kong of accountability and transparent governance, as well as the credibility of respecting individual freedom, and breaking Hong Kong’s 50-year commitment to immutability and high autonomy.

The PRC must not suppress rights and freedoms. Today's sanctions and @StateDept, @USTreasury, @DHSgov, and @CommerceGov's issuance of the Business Advisory show we'll continue to speak out for Hong Kong and promote accountability for Beijing's broken promises and repressive acts .

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July 16, 2021

He believes that the business environment in Hong Kong has deteriorated in the past year, and the legal, economic, enforcement, and reputation risks that have emerged in mainland China over the years have continued to spread in Hong Kong.

Therefore, the State Council, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Homeland Security issued commercial warnings, stating that foreign companies in Hong Kong may be affected by the national security of the port area when operating, companies may be subject to electronic surveillance and lack of data privacy, and they may be exposed to US sanctions. Retaliation, etc.

Brinken emphasized that Washington’s measures send a clear message that it will continue to speak out for Hong Kong and hold Beijing accountable for its actions of breaking promises and suppressing.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against seven Liaison Office Deputy Directors, the Biden administration, warned American companies that doing business in Hong Kong is risky. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives passed a bill to counter China’s call for special immigration status for Hong Kong people.

Source: hk1

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