Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong does not warrant pre-1997 special treatment

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he certified on Wednesday to the US Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment under the US laws in the same way that applied when the territory was still under the British law before July 1997.

"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Mr Pompeo said in a statement. The move on Wednesday was taken under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act that President Donald Trump signed last year. It comes as China’s National People’s Congress is preparing to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens.

Mr Pompeo’s decision opens the door for a range of options, from visa restrictions and asset freezes for top officials to possibly imposing tariffs on goods coming from the former colony. Other measures could include visa restrictions for Chinese Communist Party officials. “The United States stands with the people of Hong Kong as they struggle against the CCP’s increasing denial of the autonomy that they were promised,” Mr Pompeo said.

You president couldn't even admit what he said few months ago with records, and now you are accusing China. Pls stop pretending you are caring for HK.

Who need pre1997 treatment

US has no rights to interfere in another country internal matters when US don't want external influence in US matters. Don't be a freaking hypocrite and practice double standard! Just focus on saving the American lives now.

Have his enormous evidences abt Wuhan lab present to the world? Quick to condemn China,slow tontake care their own problems. This is USA.

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