Tag #Transational Repression

How does this action relate to broader US foreign policy goals regarding China and Hong Kong?

This action connects to broader US concerns over China's human rights record and challenges to Hong Kong's autonomy. The sanctions, issued under a 2020 executive order, are a direct response to the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong following the 2020 national security law. This law, while justified by China as essential for stability, is viewed by the US and other Western governments as a tool for suppressing dissent.