US President Donald Trump On Wednesday signed legislation supporting protesters in Hong Kong despite Beijing's objections. After Trump's signature, now the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, 2019 bill has become law. The law provides for sanctions on human rights violations. The Congress has also passed a second bill, which Trump has also signed. Under this, crowd control activities such as tear gas, pepper, rubber bullets and ston gal have been banned for export to Hong Kong Police.

In his statement, President Trump said that "I have signed this bill to honor President Xi Chinfing and the people of Hong Kong". He said that this law is being made with the hope that China will abandon its aerial stance and will be able to resolve its differences amicably with Hong Kong leaders and representatives.

For your information, let us tell you that before Trump's signature on this bill, China had lodged its objection several times. 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. The United States had given a stern warning by Beijing. China said that the Chinese government considers it an interference in China's internal affairs.

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