Beijing threatens US with sanctions because of Hong Kong law

SANAA, July 15 (YPA) – China has expressed its willingness to address any foreign interference in Hong Kong’s affairs, noting in this regard that US attempts to block the implementation of the National Security Law are doomed to failure.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday posted on its website: “Hong Kong is a special administrative region for China, and its internal affairs are exclusive to China only, and no foreign country has the right to interfere.”
The statement added, “China does not waver in its determination and will to protect national sovereignty and security, and to ensure the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, as well as to address any external interference in Hong Kong affairs.”
China also condemned the US law on Hong Kong, threatening to impose sanctions on citizens and related American organizations.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that he had signed legislation and an executive order to hold China accountable for its actions against the Hong Kong people.