China state media says country is 'prepared for the worst,' as U.S. threatens further sanctions that 'will not bring China down'

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China state media says country is 'prepared for the worst,' as U.S. threatens further sanctions that 'will not bring China down'
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Writing in the country's state media, a commentary penned under the name 'Zhong Sheng,' or 'Voice of China,' said the sanctions would disrupt and harm America more than China.

operates, wrote:"China has already prepared for the worst. No matter how far the U.S. goes, China will keep its company."

Speaking to Reuters, a Hong Kong government spokesman said it was unfortunate the U.S. continued to"smear and demonise the legitimate rights and duty of our sovereign" to safeguard national security. Officials have said the new law, under the guise of curbing"troublemakers," is needed to restore order to a city that has been devastated by anti-China and anti-government protests which have at times turned violent.

Washington and Beijing have since earlier this year swapped blows in a war of words over the coronavirus pandemic, nuclear arms controls and civil unrest--as both countries work to contain the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak and protests inflamed over civil rights abuses.

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