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U.S. Ends Three Bilat Agreements With Hong Kong on Extradition and Taxes

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The State Department says it has "notified the Hong Kong authorities on August 19 of our suspension or termination of three bilateral agreements," according to a statement from spokesperson Morgan Ortagus.

  • "These agreements covered the surrender of fugitive offenders, the transfer of sentenced persons, and reciprocal tax exemptions on income derived from the international operation of ships.
  • "These steps underscore our deep concern regarding Beijing's decision to impose the National Security Law, which has crushed the freedoms of the people of Hong Kong," the statement said.
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