The sanctions were introduced under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and a list of those deemed to have contributed to China’s failure to fulfill its obligations under Hong Kong’s mini-constitution.
The US approved an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials running Beijing on political independence in a semi-autonomous city, including Beijing’s decision to overhaul its electoral system.
The sanctions announced on Tuesday in Washington were introduced under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and a list of people who are deemed to have contributed to China’s failure to meet its obligations under Hong Kong’s mini-constitution.
Last June, Beijing enacted sweeping national security legislation on the city after months of anti-government demonstrations, and Hong Kong authorities have arrested most pro-democracy and outspoken critics.
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Among the 24 US-approved officials are Wang Chen, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s elite 25-member Politburo, as well as Tam Yiu-chung, a representative of the Standing Committee of the Hong Kong Chinese Parliament, which drafted the National Security Law. .
Several officers from Hong Kong’s National Security Division were also approved, including Lee Quah-wah, a senior superintendent, as well as Edwina Lau, a deputy commissioner of the Hong Kong Police Force and the head of the NSD.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in a statement, “The release of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act report today underscores our deep concern to unilaterally undermine Hong Kong’s electoral system with the March 11 decision of the National People’s Congress is.”
He said the changes destroyed the autonomy Hong Kong received from Britain in 1997, and deprived the Hong Kong people of a voice in their rule.
“A stable, prosperous Hong Kong that respects human rights, freedom, and political pluralism serves the interests of Hong Kong, mainland China, and the wider international community,” he said.
Changes in electoral law, which were approved by China’s formal legislature last week, give a pro-Beijing committee power to appoint Hong Kong lawmakers, reducing the proportion of people directly elected, and This ensures that only they remain truly loyal to Beijing. It is permitted to run for office.
Last October, the US had already approved 10 officials, including Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and Hong Kong Deputy Director and Macao Affairs Office Zhejiang Booming.
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