The U.S. imposed sanctions on Chinese officials, accusing them of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on Carrie Lam, leader of the pro-Beijing government in Hong Kong, and others.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam listens to reporters' questions during a press conference in Hong Kong, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. The semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong reports 95 new cases and three additional fatalities reported. The city of 7.5 million people has restricted indoor dining and require faces masks to be worn in all public places.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony.
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