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Sanctions

Official actions taken by one country against another, or against specific individuals or entities, often to punish or coerce. These can include freezing assets, banning travel, or restricting trade.

Executive Order

A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government.

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act

A U.S. law that authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights or acts of significant corruption.

Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019

A U.S. law that requires the U.S. government to annually assess Hong Kong's autonomy to determine if it warrants special treatment under U.S. law, and authorizes sanctions against individuals responsible for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy and human rights.

Hong Kong Autonomy Act

A U.S. law that imposes sanctions on individuals and entities determined to be materially contributing to China's failure to meet its obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and Hong Kong's Basic Law.

Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong

The primary representative office of the Chinese central government in Hong Kong, responsible for maintaining communication and coordinating central government policies.