Congress passes Hong Kong rights bill as Trump tries to strike China trade deal

Both chambers of Congress pass a pro-Hong Kong rights bill by near unanimous margins amid crackdowns on protests.

The chamber approved a measure that aims to protect human rights in Hong Kong by a 417-1 margin amid efforts to crack down on months of pro-democracy protests. The House passed a second bill to bar the export of certain munitions to Hong Kong police by the same margin. Congress' move to pass the bills comes at a tricky time for Trump, who hopes to have a China trade victory to promote on the 2020 campaign trail.following a Reuters report that the world's two largest economies may not finish a "phase one" trade deal this year.

Some members of the Trump administration such as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have harshly criticized China's response to the protests. Trump has said China should handle the situation itself, though he has warned harsh treatment of people in Hong Kong could derail the trade talks.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Options fade for last Hong Kong campus protesters as US bill angers ChinaAs dozens of protesters remain holed up in a besieged university in Hong Kong, the US Senate angers China by passing a vote to back Hong Kong activists
Source: trtworld - 🏆 101. / 63 Read more »

China tortured me over Hong Kong, says former British consulate employeeA former employee of Britain's consulate in Hong Kong said Chinese secret p...
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

Options fade for last Hong Kong campus protesters as U.S. bill angers ChinaOptions fade for last band of anti-government protesters trapped inside a besieged Hong Kong university as U.S. bill angers China by MZaharia JessiePang0125
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

China says Hong Kong courts have no power to rule on face mask banChina’s top legislature said Hong Kong courts have no power to rule on the const...
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

Pompeo says U.S. concerned about Hong Kong violence, says China must honor freedomsThe United States is gravely concerned about deepening political unrest and viol...
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

China says only it can rule on Hong Kong constitutionChina insists it holds the sole authority to rule on constitutional matters in Hong Kong, condemns a decision by the city's high court to overturn a ban on face masks worn by pro-democracy protesters
Source: trtworld - 🏆 101. / 63 Read more »