'The Hong Kong Autonomy Act imposes sanctions..'

'The US House of Representatives has approved new Hong Kong-related sanctions, after Beijing imposed a security law that was condemned by countries around the world.

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The Hong Kong Autonomy Act imposes sanctions on banks that do business with Chinese officials who are involved in cracking down on pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.

Ms Pelosi said the law was an "urgently needed response to [China's passing] of its so-called 'national security' law... which is purpose built to dismantle democratic freedoms in Hong Kong". '

- BBC, Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as nations condemn new law, July 2, 2020



Context

(The New Alliance)(China is 'threat to world') - Lawmakers in Eight Countries Form New Alliance to Counter China

(BBC) - Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo

'Pompeo added that the new U.S.-EU dialogue would share information on China..'


Why worry about China’s leadership at the U.N.?

'..China’s “civil-military” fusion promoted by President Xi Jinping.' - 'China isn’t the only country to see some of its virus assistance backfire in Europe.'

'What do we do about China now?' - '..the Chinese manipulated Western politicians and business leaders into thinking China was evolving toward democracy and capitalism.'