U.S. curbs visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms – Pompeo

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday Washington was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong, but he did not name any of those targeted. The move comes ahead of a three-day meeting of China's parliament from Sunday expected to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong that has alarmed foreign governments and democracy activists.

The post U.S. curbs visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms – Pompeo appeared first on Firstpost.

from Firstpost