Trump claims China broke its word over Hong Kong’s autonomy, and said its move against Hong Kong was a tragedy for the people of Hong Kong, China and the world
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo look on as Donald Trump speaks during a press conference on China in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC on May 29, 2020. Trump held the press conference amid soaring tensions between the two powers, including over the status of Hong Kong and the novel coronavirus pandemic.U.S.
“We will take action to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential treatment,” he said, adding that the United States would also impose sanctions on individuals seen as responsible for smothering Hong Kong’s autonomy.Trump’s move follows Chinese plans to impose new national security legislation on the former British colony. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the territory no longer warrants special treatment under U.S. law that has enabled it to remain a global financial centre.
He said he would also issue a proclamation on Friday to better safeguard vital university research by suspending the entry of foreign nationals from China identified as potential security risks.
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