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.
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill
Three pro-democracy lawmakers have been ejected from Hong Kong’s legislative chamber as they tried to stall debate on a bill that would criminalize insulting or abusing the Chinese anthem …
Hong Kong drops nearly 2% as U.S.-China tensions heat up; oil prices fall
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from China, raising questions over the special administrative region’s favorable trade …
Riot police deployed across Hong Kong as U.S.-China tensions rise
Riot police were deployed across Hong Kong on Thursday as lawmakers debated a bill that would criminalise disrespect of China’s national anthem, and as the United States piled pressure on China to …