Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special U.S. status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Trump likely to slap limited sanctions on China over Hong Kong crackdown
U.S. advisors are debating sanctions against China for its crackdown on Hong Kong, but Trump appears to be leaning toward a limited response. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Ensnared in U.S.-China Showdown
The U.S. pronouncement that it no longer considers Hong Kong to. be independent from China paves the way for future sanctions, which could hurt ... ( read original story ...)
What To Know About Hong Kong’s Special Status And What Happens If The U.S. Removes It
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared this week that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China "to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were ... ( read original story ...)
New security laws blur line between Hong Kong and mainland China
Beijing government says new laws on security and the national anthem will not infringe on Hong Kong's freedoms. Japan and other democracies criticized the move. The Trump administration said it no ... ( read original story ...)
UK considers opening citizenship ‘path’ for 300,000+ Hong Kong residents, if China pursues security law
The UK government may give greater rights to Hong Kong residents who possess a special kind of British passport (BNOs) -- granted when Britain handed control of the territory back to China -- unless ... ( read original story ...)
New security laws blur line between Hong Kong and mainland
Beijing government says new laws on security and the national anthem will not infringe on Hong Kong's freedoms. Japan and other democracies criticized the move. The Trump administration said it no ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Surging Nationalism Has Claimed Hong Kong
China’s Surging Nationalism Has Claimed Ho... The moment that many people have dreaded may have finally come for Hong Kong after Beijing announced a bill on May 21 to “safeguard national security” in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Opposition Leader Expects U.S. to Sanction Chinese Businesses Over Security Law Despite Beijing’s Threats of Retaliation
"According to my understanding, the student visa or travel permit of HK citizens will not be affected," Hong Kong opposition leader Joshua Wong told Newsweek. "Also, the sanction will target ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: With a new law for Hong Kong, Beijing makes clear sovereignty is its bottom line
China’s rubber-stamp legislature Thursday approved a decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong, bypassing the territory’s own legislature in a move that sets the stage for both violence ... ( read original story ...)
It’s a serious mistake to jeopardize Hong Kong’s special status: Myron Brilliant
CNBC's Kelly Evans discusses China's new security law that cracks down on Hong Kong with Myron Brilliant of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and John Rutledge of Safanad. ( read original story ...)
China Threatens to ‘Hit Back’ as Trump Warns of Strong U.S. Response to Hong Kong Law
Trump is expected to announce the U.S. response to a controversial new law that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says threatens Hong Kong's autonomy. ( read original story ...)
UK will extend visa rights for 300,000 Hong Kong residents, says Raab
Foreign secretary proposes pathway to citizenship if China continues with crackdown ... ( read original story ...)
China’s national security bill for Hong Kong threatens liberties, autonomy: US, Western powers
Shortly after China’s legislature endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong on Thursday, the United States, and the governments of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom issued a joint ... ( read original story ...)