China warned that it would take strong action against the U.S. if President Trump signs legislation that would place Hong Kong's special trade status under an annual review
China warned Wednesday that it would take strong action against the United States if President Donald Trump signs legislation that would place Hong Kong's special trade status under an annual review and could sanction"If the relevant act were to become law, it would not only harm China's interests and China-U.S. relations, but would also seriously damage U.S.
Geng said police actions against protesters in Hong Kong have nothing to do with suppressing human rights or democracy. The Senate would also have to pass the legislation for it to reach Trump's desk. A similar bill unanimously cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee late September.Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch appeared undeterred by the Chinese threat, telling reporters on Wednesday that he hoped for quick Senate action on the bill.
Another provision requires the president to impose sanctions on any individual responsible for abducting and torturing people for exercising internationally recognized human rights in Hong Kong. It also directs the State Department to provide visas for qualified Hong Kong residents, even if the applicant had been arrested for participating in certain nonviolent protests supporting human rights or the rule of law.
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