The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said on Saturday it was 'a sad day' for the global financial centre, hours after U.S. President ...
Residential and commercial buildings in the Kowloon district with the skyline of Hong Kong Island past Victoria Harbour in the distance.
Trump told reporters at the White House that China's move on Hong Kong was a tragedy for the world, but he gave no timetable for the moves, leaving Hong Kong residents, businesses and officials to ponder just how far his administration will go. "This is an emotional moment for Americans in Hong Kong and it will take companies and families a while to digest the ramifications," AmCham president Tara Joseph said in a statement.
"Many of us ... have deep ties to this city and with Hong Kong people. We love Hong Kong and it's a sad day," she said, adding the chamber would continue to work with its members to maintain Hong Kong's status as a vital business centre.
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