The Treasury Department announced sanctions on Carrie Lam, the leader of the government in Hong Kong, and 10 other officials. "The recent imposition of draconian national security legislation on Hong Kong has not only undermined Hong Kong's autonomy, it has also infringed on the rights of people in Hong Kong," the Treasury Department said in a statement. The U.S. said Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong, is "directly responsible for implementing Beijing's policies of suppression of freedom and democratic processes." "These cowards betrayed the freedom-loving people of Hong Kong and deserve to pay a steep price," he said. "President Trump has made clear that the United States will therefore treat Hong Kong as 'one country, one system,' and take action against individuals who have crushed the Hong Kong people's freedoms."

Source: CBC News August 07, 2020 16:41 UTC