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Trump signs bill expressing support for Hong Kong protestors
[AXIOS] President Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act on Wednesday, reaffirming U.S. support for the city's autonomy after months of pro-democracy protests.Why it matters: The bill, which was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House, serves as a major rebuke of China at a time when Washington and Beijing are engaged in critical trade talks. China has warned that it will take retaliatory measures if the bill becomes law. Between the lines: Even if Trump had declined to sign the bill, it would still likely have the two-thirds support in Congress necessary to override a veto. In a statement acknowledging the signing, Trump noted that certain aspects of the bill would "interfere" with his "constitutional authority to state the foreign policy of the United States." Related: Hong Kong: 2019-11-25 Hong Kong democrats score historic victory amid ongoing protests Hong Kong: 2019-11-25 Hong Kong: Pro-govt giants decimated in DC polls: 133 won out of 152 district races called Hong Kong: 2019-11-24 While the Schiff show had America’s attention, real world news went unnoticed Posted by: Fred 2019-11-28 |
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