BEIJING – China on Monday banned United States (US) military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong and slapped sanctions on several US non-government organizations for allegedly encouraging anti-government protesters in the city to commit violent acts.
“We urge the US to correct the mistakes and stop interfering in our internal affairs. China will take further steps if necessary to uphold Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity and China’s sovereignty,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.
China last week promised it would issue “firm counter measures” after US President Donald Trump signed into law the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which supports anti-government protesters in Hong Kong and threatens China with sanctions for human rights abuses.(Reuters)
