China to sanction U.S. individuals who have acted egregiously on Hong Kong-related issues: FM spokesperson

(ECNS) -- In accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China, China decided to sanction the U.S. congressional members, officials and heads of NGO who have acted egregiously on the Hong Kong-related issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday.

Earlier, the U.S. announced sanctions on several officials of the Chinese central government's agency in the Hong Kong SAR and the government of the Hong Kong SAR.

Guo Jiakun said the U.S.'s illegal unilateral sanctions on six officials of the Chinese central government's agency in the Hong Kong SAR and the government of the Hong Kong SAR is a severe interference in China's domestic affairs, including Hong Kong affairs, and a violation of principles of international law and basic norms governing international relations. China strongly condemns this despicable move.

"Our message to the U.S. is that Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong and Hong Kong affairs brook no U.S. interference. The U.S.'s erroneous practice on the Hong Kong-related issues will for sure meet China's resolute response and reciprocal countermeasures," the spokesperson stressed.

(By Evelyn)