Hong Kong government accused of US sanctions accused of "shameless measures" August 8, 17:05
The Trump administration of the United States issued a statement on the 7th, saying that it was a shameless measure, saying that the Hong Kong government's top, the administration secretary Zheng Yue-huang, and other officials imposed sanctions to freeze domestic assets. did.
On the 7th, the Trump administration imposes sanctions for freezing assets in the United States against 11 people, including Hong Kong's top executive, Director Zheng Yue Lin and the Chinese government's senior officials, alleging that it impaired Hong Kong's autonomy and restricted freedom of expression. Announced.
On this, the Hong Kong government issued a statement on the 8th, saying, "Shameless and despicable measures are an explicit interference with China's domestic affairs. Since June last year, police have maintained public safety as social turmoil deepens. We need the means to do so, and this is the same obligation and responsibility as police around the world," he asserts the legitimacy of a series of responses, including the enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Act to crack down on antigovernmental moves. Did.
In a statement, Mr. Chung Lin said in a statement, "We are not afraid to fulfill the prestigious obligation to protect the lives and interests of not only Hong Kong citizens but also 1.4 billion people in mainland China."
In addition, the head of the branch office of the Chinese government in Hong Kong, head of the same government, which was also subject to sanctions, announced a statement, saying, "I have no assets overseas, so sanctions are useless. You can send $100 to Mr. Trump to get it."