China sanctions US citizens, entities over HK

[China sanctions US citizens, entities over HK] Beijing announced sanctions on seven American citizens and entities Friday in response to a US advisory on deteriorating freedoms in Hong Kong, just days ahead of a visit from a senior Biden administration official. Tensions between Beijing and Washington have soured on a number of fronts, including human rights, trade, cybersecurity and the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last week, the United States warned its business community of the growing risks of operating in Hong Kong, following a clampdown by China in the major financial hub. US government agencies led by the State…