• Protests: The US Congress passes two resolutions in favor of Hong Kong protesters
  • Diplomacy: An employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong reports that he was tortured by the Chinese secret police
  • Riots: Hong Kong: police shoot at protesters and they respond by burning a pro-Chinese citizen

Trump, the savior. Many Beijing officials ironically repeat these words. And they point out what the American president said a few days ago on a Fox show: "If it weren't for me, Hong Kong would have been destroyed in 14 minutes." He was the Trump who presented himself as a great mediator in the riots that have been hitting the former British colony for almost six months. "If it were not for me, thousands of people would have been killed in Hong Kong at this time ... The only reason he has not entered - the Chinese Army in the city - is because I told him - to President Xi Jinping- that would affect our trade agreement. "

But the situation was already very tense. A few days before these statements by Donald Trump, the US Senate had passed the Hong Kong Law on Democracy and Human Rights, which establishes sanctions on the Chinese authorities responsible for human rights abuses. And they also threatened to review the preferential commercial status granted from Washington. A day later, the United States Congress ratified the resolution. Only Trump's final approval was missing.

From Beijing they warned that if the president signed this law they would take "strong reprisals." "This law obviates the facts and the truth, employs a double standard and shamelessly interferes with Hong Kong affairs, which are internal affairs of China. It is a serious violation of International Law and the basic rules governing international relations," he said. in a statement the Foreign Ministry of China. They hoped that with him advancing the negotiations to end the trade war once and for all, the US president would not hinder the possible agreement with the Hong Kong proclamation. But they were wrong.

This Wednesday, Donad Trump enacted legislation that could generate diplomatic actions and economic sanctions against Hong Kong, ignoring China's warnings. "I signed these bills out of respect for President Xi, China and the people of Hong Kong," Trump said in a press release issued from the White House. "It has been promulgated in the hope that the leaders and representatives of China and Hong Kong can resolve their differences in a friendly manner, which will lead to long-term peace and prosperity for all."

This Act will allow Washington to suspend the special commercial status of Hong Kong, based on an annual certification from the United States Department of State on whether the city retains a sufficient degree of autonomy under the framework of "one country, two systems." It will also give the State Department the power to sanction the persons considered responsible for acts that undermine Hong Kong's autonomy from mainland China. "And it will prohibit the sale of US-made ammunition, such as tear gas and rubber bullets, to The city authorities.

From China they have reacted furiously, accusing Thursday from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Washington of "absolutely sinister intentions" and warn that "they will take firm countermeasures." Before Trump's last signing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has already described this legislation as "insanity that will damage the relationship of countries." And on Monday, preventing Beijing what could happen, he already summoned the US ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, to warn him that this situation constituted an "interference in the internal affairs of the country and that it would have consequences."

But Trump has finally ignored China's warnings just four days after a municipal election was held in Hong Kong that was a blow to Beijing that has not yet assimilated. Because the pro-democratic parties swept at the polls with 388 seats in the 452 that were at stake in the district council elections. Leaving the pro-government side very touched.

After knowing the results, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Geng Shuang, clearly stated that everything that has happened in the former colony is due to interference from other countries, such as the United States. "The Chinese government is determined to protect our sovereignty and national development interests. We are determined to oppose foreign interference in these matters. Hong Kong is from China and Hong Kong affairs are purely internal affairs of China," Shuang concluded.

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