US says security law a 'death knell' for Hong Kong autonomy

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday slammed Beijing over a proposed new security law for Hong Kong and warned that the semi-autonomous territory could lose its special trading privileges.

Pompeo indicated that the move could lead the United States to decline to certify Hong Kong as autonomous under a new US law, attacked by Beijing, that was meant to show support to months of pro-democracy protests. “The United States strongly urges Beijing to reconsider its disastrous proposal, abide by its international obligations, and respect Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, democratic institutions and civil liberties, which are key to preserving its special status under US law,” Pompeo said.

China promised to ensure autonomy for Hong Kong before it regained control over the territory from Britain in 1997.

Hong Kong is dying. Just accelerate her death. Time to elevate Hainan island. When Hong Kong becomes irrelevant, it will be ineffective as the centre of espionage for the Western powers.

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