Treasury sanctions 11 individuals for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-08-10T18:47:00
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against 11 individuals for “undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy and restricting the freedom of expression or assembly of the citizens of Hong Kong.”
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