Donald Trump sanctions China by revoking the special status of Hong Kong

Donald Trump on Friday May 29 in the White House garden in Washington. REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst

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In the United States, as announced, Donald Trump announced new sanctions against China accusing him once again of being responsible for the thousands of deaths of the Covid-19. He also announces the revocation of Hong Kong's special status to the United States after Beijing's controversial national security law was passed.

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With our correspondent in New York, Loubna Anaki

From the White House garden, Donald Trump has carried out the threats he has been waging for several days. According to the American president, China has violated the Hong Kong autonomy agreement by adopting the national security law. A text which notably allows the return of Chinese security organs to the former British colony and which for many is a threat to liberties.

“  China claims to protect national security. But the truth is that Hong Kong was a free, secure and prosperous society. The Beijing decision is a step backwards. It strengthens the grip of the Chinese security system on what was previously a bastion of freedom,  "said the American president.

Cancellation of Hong Kong Special Status

Donald Trump said that Hong Kong could no longer be considered an autonomous territory from China. He thus announced the cancellation of the special status enjoyed by the territory in its relations with the United States. This implies in particular the suspension of commercial exemptions and judicial cooperation.

Also accusing China of being responsible for the severity of the global health crisis, Donald Trump announced new sanctions against Beijing such as the prohibition of entry into the United States to certain Chinese citizens considered to be at risk.

The American president who also accuses China of having taken control of the World Health Organization suspends American relations and contributions to the WHO.

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