The United States has sanctioned six individuals, including senior officials from China and Hong Kong, for their roles in undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong and for human rights abuses. This move comes as part of an ongoing crackdown by Chinese authorities against pro-democracy activists and freedoms in the region. The sanctions list includes high-ranking officials such as the Hong Kong police chief and the justice secretary. In response, Beijing has condemned these sanctions and threatened to take countermeasures, reflecting the escalating tensions between the US and China over the situation in Hong Kong.