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Senate Sends Hong Kong Sanctions Bill to Trump’s Desk…

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The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed legislation imposing sanctions on banks doing business with Chinese officials involved in the implementation of Beijing’s new draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The bill, which is now headed to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature, would authorize sanctions on foreign individuals who are on an […]

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Discusses China and Hong Kong – Companies Likely to Leave Hong Kong…

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During an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross notes that companies with headquarters in Hong Kong are likely to rethink those offices with China now taking control under Beijing’s sweeping new security law. This is a significant statement and underpins the U.S. strategy that is dismantling the Chinese influence on global […]

U.S. Officially Revokes Hong Kong’s Special Status…

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While it was just a formality at this point, after the US revealed several weeks ago that it would strip Hong Kong of its special trade now that China’s is set to impose its new security law as soon as tomorrow, moments ago US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, issued a statement advising China that Hong […]

First Arrests Made Under New Hong Kong “National Security” Law As Thousands Flood the Streets in Protest…

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At least two people were arrested Wednesday as Hong Kong protesters, undaunted by the new penalties they might face, clashed with police, with some proudly carrying the flag of Hong Kong independence despite the tremendous personal risks: Under the new security law, brandishing pro-independence material could lead to arrest and prosecution with stiff prison sentences. […]

Beijing Says Hong Kong Security Law a ‘Sword’ Over Lawbreakers Head…

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The new Hong Kong security law will be a “sword” hanging over the heads of those who endanger national security, with Beijing and city authorities working together to enforce it, China said Tuesday. Official news agency Xinhua said President Xi Jinping signed the law into effect after all 163 members of China’s top lawmaking body […]

Twitter Deletes Over 170k Accounts Related to Massive Chinese Propaganda Operation…

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Twitter deleted hundreds of thousands of accounts in an effort to halt a Chinese propaganda operation. On Thursday, the social media company said it deleted nearly 24,000 accounts within a “core network” that disseminated false narratives from the Communist Party of China and an additional 150,000 accounts who amplified the messages of those within the […]

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