China sanctions Mike Pompeo, other Trump administration officials

Almost 30 people have been barred from entering China, Hong Kong and Macao.
Almost 30 people have been barred from entering China, Hong Kong and Macao. Photo credit: Getty

China has imposed sanctions on 28 US individuals including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over "crazy actions that have gravely interfered in China's internal affairs", its foreign ministry said in the early hours of Thursday, Beijing time.

"These individuals and their immediate family members are prohibited from entering the mainland of China, Hong Kong and Macao. They and companies and institutions associated with them are also restricted from doing business with China," the ministry said in a statement.

Reuters