Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong No Longer Has Autonomy From China

The U.S. certified to Congress that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous, impacting its special trade status with the U.S. Secretary Pompeo stated that Hong Kong does not warrant the same treatment under U.S. laws as before 1997. Beijing's new national security legislation for Hong Kong has sparked protests, as it threatens civil liberties.

What is the significance of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act?

• It requires annual confirmation of Hong Kong's autonomy.

• It allows Hong Kong to join the United Nations.

• It establishes a new trade agreement with Hong Kong.

• It grants Hong Kong independence from China.

What could happen if Hong Kong is not declared autonomous?

• Hong Kong could lose its special trade status with the US.

• Hong Kong could become a new US state.

• Hong Kong could gain more autonomy from China.

• Hong Kong could join the European Union.

According to Pompeo, how has the application of US laws to Hong Kong changed?

• US laws are now applied in the same manner as before 1997.

• US laws are no longer applied to Hong Kong.

• US laws are applied differently than before July 1997.

• US laws have become more lenient towards Hong Kong.

What is the expected impact of the new national security legislation in Hong Kong?

• It will enhance freedom of speech.

• It will allow Chinese security agencies to limit civil liberties.

• It will increase Hong Kong's autonomy.

• It will improve trade relations with the US.

What sparked widespread protests in Hong Kong recently?

• The signing of a new trade agreement with the US.

• The introduction of controversial national security legislation.

• The declaration of Hong Kong's independence.

• The election of a new Chief Executive in Hong Kong.