US Compared to Hong Kong Claim Debunked
“I’m talking about United States not Hong Kong”
Summary
The United States has distinct legislation and executive actions that specifically address Hong Kong, and as of 2020 it formally ended Hong Kong’s special treatment under U.S. law. Consequently, U.S. policy discussions cannot be separated from Hong Kong.
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- 22 USC Ch. 66: UNITED STATES-HONG KONG POLICY
Commerce between United States and Hong Kong.
- U.S. Relations With Hong Kong - United States Department of State
The United States continues to advocate for protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong following the 2020 imposition of the National Security Law, which has resulted in the arrest and prosecution of numerous activists and ...
- Hong Kong's Special Status | U.S.- CHINA | ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
On May 27, 2020, U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo issued a statement reading: “I certified to Congress today that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997.
- Hong Kong Conditions Report 2026 - United States Department of State
Therefore, the Secretary of State again certified Hong Kong does not warrant treatment under U.S. law in the same manner as United States laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1, 1997.
- Report to Congress on Conditions in Hong Kong of Interest to the United States Section 1256 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (PL 115-232) (22 U.S.C. 5731) - United States Department of State
The United States communicated with Hong Kong authorities on issues involving sanctions implementation. The Hong Kong government maintained it would only implement UN sanctions, not “unilateral” sanctions such as U.S. designations. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority clarified for banks that, while they are under no legal obligation to observe foreign government unilateral sanctions, banks must establish and implement policies for their Hong Kong businesses that incorporate a full assessment of any legal, business, and commercial risks involved.
- The President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization – The White House
As a result, on May 27, 2020, the ... Act of 1992, as amended, respectively, that Hong Kong no longer warrants treatment under United States law in the same manner as United States laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1, 1997....
- HKSAR Government strongly condemns and rejects US Hong Kong Policy Act Report
The Government of the Hong Kong ... against various aspects of the HKSAR in the United States (US)'s so-called 2025 Hong Kong Policy Act Report....
- Hong Kong’s ‘patriots-only’ legislature issues joint statement condemning US lawmakers’ call for sanctions - Congresswoman Young Kim
Jonathan Choi, the chairperson of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, said in a Chinese-only statement issued on Monday that American lawmakers were not familiar with Hong Kong and that the national security law has brought stability and peace to the city. “The chamber believes that the sanctions not only interfere in the affairs of mainland China and Hong Kong, but also harms the interests of both Hong Kong and the United States,” Choi said.
- 2021 Hong Kong Policy Act Report
https://www.state.gov/2021-hong-kong-policy-act-report/ ... Organization. ... Kong Government Flying Service, for its support of the PRC People’s Liberation Army. In · addition, BIS removed Hong Kong as a separate destination for exports from the United
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