The U.S. has criticized Hong Kong’s new national security law for its potential to suppress dissent, but its response has been restrained. Since the law’s passage on March 19, the U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on some Hong Kong officials but has refrained from further action. This contrasts with its more robust response to Beijing’s 2020 imposition of national security measures in Hong Kong, which included sanctions and trade status changes.
U.S. Reacts Cautiously to Hong Kong’s National Security Law
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