By Yang Sheng,
Wang Wenwen in Beijing and Wang Cong, Zhao Juecheng in Hong
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act moves closer to becoming law
China warned of effective countermeasures after the US
House of Representatives approved legislation that authorizes the US government
to launch diplomatic action and economic sanctions against officials and
law-enforcement personnel from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(HKSAR).
The House on Tuesday backed the so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, moving it closer to becoming law.
Aside from being condemned by authorities of China, the US move was also criticized by Hong Kong lawmakers, legal professionals and scholars from the mainland and Hong Kong.
Some experts suggested that China should prepare for countermeasures if the bill
The House on Tuesday backed the so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, moving it closer to becoming law.
Aside from being condemned by authorities of China, the US move was also criticized by Hong Kong lawmakers, legal professionals and scholars from the mainland and Hong Kong.
Some experts suggested that China should prepare for countermeasures if the bill
