China law on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says White House

'It's hard to see how Hong Kong could remain the Asian financial centre if China takes over', says adviser. FMTNews China

WASHINGTON: China’s proposed national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions and threaten the city’s status as a financial hub, White House National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said on Sunday.

“And if they do … Secretary Pompeo will likely be unable to certify that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy and if that happens there will be sanctions that will be imposed on Hong Kong and China,” he said.

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