US President Donald Trump On Wednesday signed legislation supporting the protesters in Hong Kong, despite Beijing's objections. The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, 2019 bill has become a law after Trump's signature. The law provides for sanctions on human rights violations. The Congress has also passed another bill, on which Trump has also signed. Under this, crowd control activities like tear gas, pepper, rubber bullets etc. have been banned for export to Hong Kong Police.
In his statement, President Trump said, "I have signed this bill to honor President Xi Chinfing and the people of Hong Kong." He said, the law is being made with the expectation that China will abandon its obstinate position and will amicably resolve its differences with Hong Kong leaders and representatives.
According to the media report, before Trump's signature on this bill, China had several times objected to it. China had summoned the US ambassador and demanded the repeal of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, 2019 bill passed by the Senate. He had also warned that if the US did not do so, it would have to face serious consequences. Beijing had continuously pressured the US to repeal the bill before Trump's signature. Beijing gave a stern warning to America. The Chinese government considers it an intervention in China's internal affairs.
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