China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally, Pompeo said, that he could not support its recertification for its special pre-1997 trading status. China's security proposal, unveiled last week, sparked the first large street demonstrations in Hong Kong for months. Firing tear gas, water cannon and pepper pellets, Hong Kong police made 360 arrests on Wednesday as thousands of people protested against the bill. "It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself," Pompeo said. CHINA SAYS NO THREAT TO HONG KONG AUTONOMYSpecifics of Hong Kong's security bill remain unclear and will not be enacted until later.

Source: bd News24 May 27, 2020 23:37 UTC