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CHINA: China suspends review of request for U.S. military ships, aircrafts
visiting HK (RTRS)
- China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it has suspended the review of
requests by U.S. military ships and aircraft to visit Hong Kong in response to
legislation passed by U.S. lawmakers in support of protesters in the China-ruled
territory. The Chinese government also sanctioned U.S.-headquartered
non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch for supporting extremist,
violent activities in Hong Kong, ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a
daily news briefing in Beijing. Last week, China said it would take "firm
counter measures" if the United States continues to interfere in Hong Kong
- MNI COMMENT: Pretty tepid response from the Chinese re: the HK Bill vs. what
some doom mongers were calling for, not a gamechanger re: the trade talks in
isolation, as we had noted. Still could be used as a reason among others if
talks break down, but seemingly being treated as a distinct issue from trade.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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