Carrie Lam 'doesn't mind' US sanctions 3
`Even though there are some inconveniences in my personal work, I have nothing to worry about. We will continue to do the right things for the country and Hong Kong,` Ms. Lam said today at a daily press conference.
Lam’s statement mentioned Washington’s imposition of sanctions on her personally and 10 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials for `undermining the autonomy` of this special zone.
Under the sanctions, all assets and related interests in the United States of the officials named on the list, or organizations directly or indirectly owned by them 50% or more, are frozen and must
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam spoke at a press conference in the special zone on July 31.
Ms. Lam said she personally cannot go to the US, but the Hong Kong government will continue to promote relations between the special zone and US businesses.
Referring to the recent US requirement that goods produced in Hong Kong exported to the US must be labeled `Made in China` from September 25, Ms. Lam affirmed that Hong Kong and mainland China are two members.
US President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sanctions on 11 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials after Beijing issued a Hong Kong security law.
In addition to Ms. Lam, Hong Kong officials punished include Hong Kong Police Commissioner Chris Tang, former police commissioner Stephen Lo, Secretary for Security John Lee Ka-chiu, Secretary for Justice Teresa
The Hong Kong government accused US sanctions of `flagrant` interference in China’s internal affairs.
Beijing as well as the Hong Kong government both affirm that the new security law only targets a small group of subjects, while the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people as well as the interests of foreign investors are still guaranteed.
Mai Lam (According to Reuters)
