It is reported by The Hill with reference to the White House.
At the same time, Trump noted that he signed it "with respect to the President of China Xi Jinping, China and the people of Hong Kong."
On November 20, the Chinese authorities strongly condemned the adoption by the US Senate of the bill on the protection of human rights and democracy in Hong Kong, which provides for the imposition of sanctions against those who violate human rights.
Later, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the increased arrogance of the United States in the international arena.
The head of the department, Wang Yi, announced US intervention in the internal affairs of China through domestic law, as well as an attempt to undermine stability in Hong Kong.
Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang summoned Terry Branstead of the United States to China to protest the adoption of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Bill in the US Senate and House of Representatives.
For several months, protests in Hong Kong lasted due to an amendment to the extradition law, which the authorities subsequently decided to refuse.