News Alert: Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, raising potential consequences for trade

The U.S. certification that the former British colony is no longer politically autonomous could have a far-reaching effect on its special trading status. "Hong Kong does not continue to warrant" the same treatment under U.S. laws that it enjoyed before it was turned over to China in 1997, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 27, 12:56 PM     Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, raising potential consequences for trade The U.S. certification that the former British colony is no longer politically autonomous could have a far-reaching effect on its special trading status. "Hong Kong does not continue to warrant" the same treatment under U.S. laws that it enjoyed before it was turned over to China in 1997, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. 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 ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071