The House passed legislation requiring the U.S. to re-examine its relationship with Hong Kong, putting formal American support for pro-democracy protests in the hands of President Trump
WASHINGTON—The House passed legislation Wednesday requiring the U.S. to re-examine its relationship with Hong Kong, putting formal American support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong in the hands of President Trump and adding to strains between the U.S. and China.
The House bill is the same legislation that passed in the Senate on Tuesday, requiring the secretary of state to certify annually that Hong Kong is independent enough from Beijing to retain favored trading status, an underpinning of its economy. It also sanctions...
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