Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week

ReutersPublished: May 27, 2020 2:18 AM | Updated: May 27, 2020 2:49 AM

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week

China’s parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong’s separate legal status on Thursday, calling into question the special economic status the territory currently enjoys under US law.

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