China to reiterate over US ban on military exports to Hong Kong
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
China said Tuesday it will retaliate after the US announced it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong in response to a controversial national security law for the city. Beijing passed the sweeping law for Hong Kong on Tuesday, which critics and many western governments fear will smother the finance hub’s freedoms and hollow out its autonomy.
“US attempts to obstruct China advancing the Hong Kong national security legislation through so-called sanctions will never prevail,” said foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian.“In response to the US’s wrongful actions, China will take necessary countermeasures.”
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that the US was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong because Washington “can no longer distinguish between the export of controlled items to Hong Kong or to mainland China”.
The State Department will end all exports to Hong Kong on its controlled list, which includes items ranging from advanced ammunition to military hardware that already need the green light from the administration and Congress.
Latest
- Barbados officially announces highest state honour for India...
-
Who is Philippe Martinez, and how did he end up in the Carib... -
Grenada crowned 2024 Caribbean Destination of the Year by Ca... -
Philippe Martinez demanded $40M to $100M from St Kitts and N... -
$320 Smoked Ham sparks outrage in Belize: Viral photo fuels...
Related Articles
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Tuesday, 30th June 2020