China has betrayed the people of Hong Kong so the West should stop kowtowing to Beijing for an illusory great pot of gold, said Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony. ( read original story ...)
US slams China’s plan for Hong Kong as ‘death knell’ for autonomy
Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, has slammed China’s move to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong, saying it would be a “death knell” for autonomy in the financial hub and former British ... ( read original story ...)
China Has Betrayed Hong Kong So West Should Stop Fooling Itself, Former Hong Kong Governor Says
China has betrayed the people of Hong Kong so the West should stop kowtowing to Beijing for an illusory great pot of gold, said Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony. "The Hong ... ( read original story ...)
China’s full-scale assault on democracy in Hong Kong demands a U.S. response — but a careful one
SCALE assault on freedom in Hong Kong launched this week by China’s Communist Party leadership could mark a fateful turning point in its relations with the democratic world. Until now the regime of Xi ... ( read original story ...)
China Doesn’t Just Want to Control Hong Kong
The special governance system set up to protect the city’s freedoms was really only ever designed to stifle them. ( read original story ...)
Trump must now grapple with how to confront Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong
Beijing’s move to tighten its grip on Hong Kong drew swift condemnation from U.S. officials as they weighed options for new sanctions. ( read original story ...)
China’s planned security agencies for Hong Kong a ‘death knell’ for autonomy: Pompeo
Chinese plans to impose national security laws on Hong Kong could see mainland intelligence agencies set up bases there, raising fears of direct law enforcement and what the United States branded a ... ( read original story ...)
The other Hong Kong: Will China’s democratic enclave become just like the mainland? (opinion)
At issue is whether Hong Kong is governed by its own laws, under the semi-autonomous status that has made it an enclave of relative democracy and liberalism —or under China's, writes Joy Park. ( read original story ...)
Top U.S. Officials Threaten Action on China Over Hong Kong Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the White House economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, signaled the Trump administration would punish China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares tumble as Beijing moves to tighten its grip
Wall Street and European stocks ended mixed on Friday following heavy losses in Hong Kong over China's push for a national security law that drew rebukes from the United States and Europe. "Riots in ... ( read original story ...)
As China moves to impose new control over Hong Kong, international reaction remains muted
Beijing's plans to put in place a sweeping national security law in Hong Kong have triggered fierce criticism in the United States but were met with a limited reaction in Europe. ( read original story ...)
Chinese security forces could be deployed in Hong Kong under new law
Hong Kong officials indicate powers will be used to try to suppress pro-democracy protests ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo and Hassett Condemn China Over Hong Kong Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the White House economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, denounced the proposal by Beijing and threatened action. ( read original story ...)
The Guardian view on Hong Kong: a broken promise
The city is not the only place that should take heed of China reneging on its agreement ... ( read original story ...)