China imposes sanctions on U.S congress members, officials, NGO heads

Monday, April 21, 2025 - The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday that China has sanctioned some US congress members, government officials and heads of non-governmental organisations for “egregious behaviour on Hong Kong-related issues.”

According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, the sanctions come in response to the US sanctioning six Chinese and Hong Kong officials last month, which China “strongly condemns”.

“Any wrong action taken by the U.S. side on the Hong Kong-related issue will be met with resolute and reciprocal counteraction by the Chinese side,” Guo said.