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China sanctions Wilbur Ross, 5 other Americans over Biden’s Hong Kong warnings

The Chinese government imposed sanctions on Monday against six Americans, including former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, in response to an advisory from the Biden administration warning businesses of the increased risks of operating in Hong Kong.Why it matters: It’s the latest example of China responding furiously to U.S. attempts to shed light on human rights abuses in places like Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet, which Chinese officials routinely condemn as “interference” in domestic affairs.Ge

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