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Thousands take part in a pro-democracy march in Hong Kong on June 4, 2020.
Washington has sanctioned 24 officials over Beijing's ongoing crackdown on Hong Kong.
This move comes as US Sec. of State Antony Blinken prepares to meet top Chinese diplomats in Alaska.
Those sanctioned include senior members of the Chinese parliament and Hong Kong police officials.
The US is expressing its displeasure over Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong by sanctioning 24 officials from Hong Kong and China, a move that comes just before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with top Chinese diplomats in Alaska.