News Alert: Trump signs legislation designed to support pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong after previously suggesting he might veto measure

The legislation authorizes sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials involved in human rights abuses and requires the State Department to conduct an annual review of the special status that the United States grants Hong Kong in trade matters. President Trump has recently suggested that he is being cautious with his approach to Hong Kong because of the sensitivity of trade talks with China, which opposes the bill.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Nov 27, 6:28 PM     Trump signs legislation designed to support pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong after previously suggesting he might veto measure The legislation authorizes sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials involved in human rights abuses and requires the State Department to conduct an annual review of the special status that the United States grants Hong Kong in trade matters. President Trump has recently suggested that he is being cautious with his approach to Hong Kong because of the sensitivity of trade talks with China, which opposes the bill. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071