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The Secretary of State has imposed sanctions on six individuals in accordance with the President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization. These individuals are accused of being leaders in implementing the National Security Law, engaging in activities such as arresting and detaining individuals. As a result, these individuals have been added to the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, meaning their assets in the U.S. are blocked and U.S. persons are prohibited from dealing with them. The decision took effect on January 15, 2021.

The Secretary of State has imposed sanctions on four individuals in connection with the enforcement of the National Security Law in Hong Kong. These sanctions, effective from November 9, 2020, are part of Executive Order 13936, related to Hong Kong's autonomy and stability. The individuals, Li Jiangzhou, Edwina Lau, Steve Li Kwai-Wah, and Deng Zhonghua, have been added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Person List, which means their assets in the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them.

The Department of State has implemented sanctions against fourteen individuals under Executive Order 13936 related to Hong Kong normalization. These individuals have been identified as leaders or officials involved in creating or enforcing China's National Security Law in Hong Kong. As a result, their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and Americans are generally prohibited from doing business with them. The determination was made effective as of December 7, 2020, and they have been added to the Specially Designated and Blocked Persons List.