Chinanews.com, August 11th. According to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s press release, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government strongly opposes the announcement issued by the US Customs and Border Protection on the Federal Register website on August 11 regarding the new requirements for marking the origin of goods in Hong Kong.

  A spokesperson for the SAR government said: "The new US regulations on the origin marking of Hong Kong goods originate from the Presidential Executive Order issued by the US on July 14, reflecting that the US ignores Hong Kong's status as a separate member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Relevant regulations In addition to being inconsistent with WTO regulations, it will not help protect the interests of consumers. It will also cause confusion and harm the interests of all parties, including the United States itself."

  The spokesperson said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region enjoys the unique status of a separate customs territory under "one country, two systems". It is granted in accordance with the country's Constitution and Basic Law and recognized by multilateral organizations such as the WTO. "It is not granted or revoked by individual countries."

  The new requirements of the circular will be implemented 45 days later. Regarding the important specific implementation details, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is clarifying and clarifying with the US authorities through the Economic and Trade Office in Washington to decide on further actions. The SAR government will maintain communication with the industry and provide explanations, and will carefully study whether the US measures violate WTO rules. If necessary, it will not rule out taking actions in accordance with WTO rules to safeguard Hong Kong’s interests.

Screenshot of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Press Bulletin