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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019

The bill - if it becomes law - will demand greater scrutiny of the city's special status, which among other things prohibit the commercial export of certain munitions to the Communist party-controlled Hong Kong Police Force, would provide sanctions against officials responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong. (Photo: AP)

US Senate unanimously passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

The bill sends a message of bipartisan support from US Congress for the democratic aspirations of the majority of Hong Kong.

20 Nov 2019 10:48 AM

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