US lawmakers pressure China with bill backing HK rights

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The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act is a measure that would also threaten to remove Hong Kong's status as a US special trading partner.

Protesters face off with police outside government headquarters on Wednesday.

The bill appears designed to put pressure on Hong Kong – and its pro-Beijing leader – to vote against a controversial proposed extradition law that critics say would be abused by an increasingly assertive Beijing to pursue its political enemies. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch said he will continue to urge that the proposed extradition law be withdrawn and noted the potentially severe trade implications should Hong Kong adopt it.

 

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CCP does not have any interest in the rights of its own people when it comes to power, control and dominance. While not having the upper hand I wonder how well will we fare since we are going to bed with them for the sake of $.

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