The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the city's autonomy, drawing condemnation from the territory’s government Tuesday.

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers' rights or commit transnational repression

The State Department sanctioned six Beijing and Hong Kong authorities who Secretary of State Marco Rubio said are "undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy."