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US and allies announces sanctions on Chinese officials

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US and allies announces sanctions on Chinese officials

US and allies announces sanctions on Chinese officials

The US has announced sanctions against two Chinese officials for “serious human rights abuses” against Uyghur Muslims, a step coordinated with allies including the European Union, Canada and the United Kingdom, according to the Treasury Department.

CNN’s Selina Wang reports.


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