(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 25, 2020, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC. - The US on January 15, 2021, imposed sanctions on six officials including Hong Kong's sole representative to China's top lawmaking body over mass arrests of pro-democracy activists in the financial hub. "We condemn PRC actions that erode Hong Kong's freedoms and democratic processes and will continue to use all tools at our disposable to hold those responsible to account," said Pompeo, who leaves office on January 20, 2021. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)