China

China has repeatedly told foreign governments not to interfere in its internal affairs.

"The U.S. certainly does maintain a policy option."

"This bill will help us stop foreign governments from stealing our research and innovation."

The U.S. State Department has accused Chinese officials of subjecting Muslims to torture, abuse "and trying to basically erase their culture and their religion."

"I have no recollection of that ever happening."

"Trump then, stunningly, turned the conversation to the coming U.S. presidential election."

"There's no need to be shy."

 The United States has evidence China is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by Western countries, Republican senator Rick Scott said on Sunday. "We ...

"Getting along with China would be a good thing."

"He's stuck with a lemon."

"We will take action to revoke Hong Kong's preferential treatment as a separate customs and travel territory from the rest of China."

"We are working to fix it as quickly as possible."

"It is now clear that China is modeling Hong Kong after itself."

"We're doing something now. I think you'll find it very interesting ... I'll be talking about it over the next couple of days."

Larry Kudlow, speaking to Fox News Channel, called Beijing's actions "very disturbing."

His advisers have become more in sync on the need to pressure China, including over Hong Kong.

"Against the advice of many of his other advisers, he immediately imposed a travel ban on China on the 30th, two days later."

A protester wearing a black hoodie and surgical mask held a banner that said: "I stand for Hong Kong's independence."

"The United States condemns the ... proposal to unilaterally and arbitrarily impose national security legislation on Hong Kong."

The measure also would require public companies disclose whether they are owned or controlled by a foreign government.