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A few days ago, news of Chinese troops appearing to crack down on protesters is moving to the border of Hong Kong. President Trump mentioned this and said, "I hope it will be resolved peacefully for freedom." It is interpreted as saying that the Chinese should not use force suppression.

Washington's Press.

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Trump made his first stance on the situation in Hong Kong.

President Trump says Hong Kong is in a very difficult situation and hopes it will be resolved for freedom and for all.

[Trump / U.S. President: Hong Kong is in a very difficult situation, and I think things will go well. I hope it will work out for freedom and for everyone.]

He then emphasized a peaceful solution, hoping that no one would be hurt or killed.

[Trump / US President: I hope to be resolved peacefully. I hope no one will be hurt or killed.]

The tweets pointed out that, as informed, the Chinese government is moving troops to the border with Hong Kong.

It's a message that we are paying close attention to the situation in Hong Kong and we are concerned about China's possible intervention.

However, we did not specifically state whether this troop movement is a new or existing situation.

The State Department says Secretary of State Pompey met extensively in New York with a member of the Chinese Communist Party's Foreign Affairs Office.

There is an interpretation that he may have ordered a peaceful resolution, addressing President Trump's concerns.