China List Sanctions U.S.

China on Friday listed more than 100 instances of what it said was U.S. interference in Hong Kong affairs, including President Joe Biden's show of support for a pro-democracy newspaper. This past June, China had passed an anti-foreign sanctions law under which those involved in making or implementing discriminatory measures against any Chinese entities could be listed in a mainland anti-sanctions directory. Such individuals could then be denied entry into China, be expelled, or have their assets in China seized. U.S. officials have denounced China over its tightening control of the former British colony of Hong Kong, especially the imposition of a sweeping national security law last year cracking down on dissent. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, "The United States must not tolerate any force that is anti-China and stirs troubles in Hong Kong, or else it will only be lifting a stone to hit one's foot," The foreign ministry did not explain why the list was released now.