The Trump administration is attempting to galvanize international anger at China's repressive Hong Kong human rights law to rally allies behind the White House's aggressive approach to Beijing. But the effort is receiving pushback from business leaders.
Administration officials view China's aggression against Hong Kong as a clear hook to recruit countries that have otherwise been hesitant to alienate China, an epicenter of much of the world's supply chains. But the effort is receiving significant pushback from business leaders across the country, with one businessman with ties to the US and China calling it"scary.
Pompeo sternly condemned the move, underscoring that the US sides with the people of Hong Kong. "Worst case scenario: Taiwan is goaded by the US to declare independence. It's possible that China will then use military force, and then the question is: will the US defend Taiwan?" said the business executive.
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