Hong Kong: Thousands gather to thank US for human rights bill

Law means Washington can impose sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses.

China has accused United States President Donald Trump of “sinister intentions” after the president signed a Hong Kong human rights bill.

The law means Washington can impose sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses.

Thousands there say they are grateful for the US decision.

Al Jazeera’s Sarah Clarke reports from Hong Kong,