China sanctions US officials, including Rubio, over Uighurs issue

In retaliation for Washington’s sanctions against senior Chinese officials


Reuters July 13, 2020
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee nomination hearing for Rep John Ratcliffe (R-TX), on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, May 5, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

BEIJING:

China announced on Monday sanctions against US officials and entities, including Republican Senator Marco Rubio, in retaliation for Washington’s sanctions against senior Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses against the Uighur Muslim minority.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying disclosed the sanctions during a daily briefing.

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