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China says will restrict visas for some Americans over Hong Kong row

  • 29 Jun 2020
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China said Monday it would impose visa restrictions on US citizens who had "behaved egregiously" over Hong Kong, ahead of the expected approval by Chinese lawmakers of a controversial national security law for the city.

"China has decided to impose visa restrictions against American individuals who have behaved egregiously on matters concerning Hong Kong," the foreign ministry said.

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