WASHINGTON - The United States on Saturday scolded China for attempting to impose "political correctness" on American carriers by asking them to classify Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau as Chinese territories. As of May 5, the website of American Airlines listed Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau as entities separate from ChinaA sternly worded White House statement excoriated Beijing for the demands, which it termed "Orwellian nonsense." As of Saturday, the website of American Airlines listed Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau as entities separate from China. Rivals United Airlines and Delta listed Taiwan separately but not Hong Kong or Macau. Meanwhile, Hong Kong, a British colony until 1997, and Macau, a Portuguese colony until 1999, are now "special administrative regions" of China.

Source: Bangkok Post May 06, 2018 00:45 UTC