Washington has long treated the former British colony separately from mainland China. Changing that would threaten the territory’s position as a global business hub.
Rebuffing Criticism, China Moves Forward With Hong Kong Security Law
The National People’s Congress authorized lawmakers to draft and enact a national security law aimed at suppressing dissent in Hong Kong. The U.S. says it means the end of the city’s sovereignty.
Pompeo Hits Out at China
Just hours after Pompeo’s announcement, China approved a national security plan that could lead to mass crackdowns on civil liberties for Hong Kong’s 7.5 million residents. Pompeo has said the …
China shirks U.S. threats to claim new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing’s adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring “significant consequences.” But China never flinched.
China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law.
US mission to the UN accuses China of ‘exploiting COVID-19’ to distract from abuses in Hong Kong as tensions boil over
The US has called for the United Nations Security Council to convene over China’s aggressive push for national security laws in Hong Kong.
US-China Business Council President on Tensions Over Hong Kong
China Business Council, which represents American companies doing business in the Asian nation, looks at the tensions between the two governments over Hong Kong. The Trump administration said it could …
China’s proposed security law hurts Hong Kong courts, creates business ‘turbulence,’ academic says
The fear is that the proposed law would also allow for Beijing to set up its own agency in the city to supervise and direct the local government in enforcing the measures.
‘It’s a Sad Result.’ Mixed Feelings in Hong Kong Over U.S. Announcement on City’s Autonomy
It bypasses Hong Kong’s own legislature, which has not met its obligation to pass such a law since the territory was retroceded to China in 1997 after 156 years as a British colony. “No reasonable …
Hong Kong Has Lost Autonomy, Pompeo Says, Opening Door to U.S. Action
The State Department announcement comes as President Trump weighs hard measures against China, which is expected to approve a national security law on Hong Kong on Thursday.