China clashes with US over new Hong Kong security law | Malay Mail

Anti-national security law protesters throw mock paper money during a march against national security law at the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain, in Hong Kong July 1, 2020. — Reuters pic

US President Donald Trump still needs to sign off on the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, and has not yet said if he will do so. “We urge the US to grasp the reality of the situation, stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and implementing the negative bill, otherwise we will take strong countermeasures,” said foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian.

Australian leader Scott Morrison said he was “very actively” considering offering Hong Kongers safe haven. The security law is controversial because it radically increases China’s control over Hong Kong. It has also claimed global jurisdiction, saying the law covers national security offences committed overseas — even by foreigners.

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