The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for alleged “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the southern Chinese city’s autonomy.

China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.

Hong Kong's new police commissioner played down the impact of recent U.S. sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials, while pledging to do more to safeguard national security in the financial hub. The U.