The Chinese government has announced sanctions against former US Secretary of State Pompeo and 28 former US government officials.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in the early morning of today (21st) during the inauguration ceremony of US President Biden, saying, "It is a serious violation of China's sovereignty and has decided to sanction those who are primarily responsible for the movements of the US government in China. It.
Sanctions included Trump's Minister Pompeo, White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, White House Trade and Manufacturing Policy Director Peter Navarro, and David Stillwell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs.
In addition, John Bolton, former White House National Security Adviser and former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannan, were also on the list.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs added, "These people and their immediate family members are prohibited from entering mainland China, as well as Hong Kong and Macao," and added, "Companies and organizations related to them are also restricted from doing business in China.