Jeremy Hunt refuses to rule out Chinese sanctions
JEREMY Hunt has refused to rule out placing sanctions on China or expelling diplomats over the crackdown on protests in Hong Kong.
Critics say the change would erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and allow China to target political opponents in the territory. "Want to stress UK support for Hong Kong and its freedoms is UNWAVERING on this anniversary day," he wrote.
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