China sanctions top Donald Trump officials after Joe Biden takes charge as US President

 The Chinese government imposed sanctions against former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and 27 other high-ranking officials of the Donald Trump Administration, accusing them of "prejudice and hatred" against Beijing. This was confirmed by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying a day after Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the US on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump did not attend the ceremony.