US says no banks linked to people sanctioned over Hong Kong crackdown

The US Treasury said on Friday it has not identified any foreign financial institution “that has knowingly conducted a significant transaction” since October 14 with individuals deemed responsible for China's crackdown in Hong Kong.

Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is expected to take the stand as a witness for the defence of Tom Barrack.
Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is expected to take the stand as a witness for the defence of Tom Barrack. (Alex Wong/Pool via REUTERS/ file photo )

 The US Treasury said on Friday it has not identified any foreign financial institution “that has knowingly conducted a significant transaction” since October 14 with individuals deemed responsible for China's crackdown in Hong Kong.

The Treasury assessment was required under a State Department report in October that put international banks on notice that they would face sanctions if they were found to be doing business with US-blacklisted officials in Hong Kong.  


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