The US President Donald Trump's administration used so-called sanctions against some Chinese officials to serve own interests, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has told state media. The U.S. imposed sanctions against heads of Chinese government agencies responsible for Hong Kong affairs and officials including Lam. When asked what the U.S. is trying to convey through sanctions, Lam said "By now I think it's quite clear that all this is part of a ploy of the U.S. administration for their self-serving interest." She voiced strong opposition against such U.S. acts, saying it should be condemned not only by people of Hong Kong but also the international community. As more than 4,500 patients have been reported since coronavirus outbreak, Lam said she cannot take risk people's lives and safety.

Source: The Standard August 18, 2020 03:00 UTC