China sanctions US officials, including Rubio, over Uighurs issue
In retaliation for Washington’s sanctions against senior Chinese officials
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.