China Sanctions US Representative Jim McGovern Over Tibet Advocacy

Sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans, escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington.

McGovern's legislation supports Tibetan autonomy and counters Chinese disinformation.
China's sanctions target McGovern's assets, transactions, and travel to China.
This move follows similar sanctions on other US lawmakers critical of China's policies.
US-China relations have deteriorated due to trade disputes, human rights issues, and Taiwan.
McGovern's bill was signed into law by President Biden in July.