China Threatens Retailiation Against The U.S. After The U.S. Senate Passed A Bill Backing Protests In Hong Kong

Japan Times/Bloomberg: U.S. Senate passes bill backing protests in Hong Kong, drawing China's ire

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday aimed at supporting protesters in Hong Kong and warning China against a violent suppression of the demonstrations — drawing a rebuke from authorities in Beijing.

China reiterated Wednesday a threat to impose unspecified retaliation if the bill became law and urged the U.S. to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs. Separately, the city’s government expressed “extreme regret” over the bill, saying it would negatively impact relations between Hong Kong and the U.S.

The Senate measure would require the State Department to certify annually whether Hong Kong remains sufficiently autonomous from Beijing to justify special trade privileges, as well as protect U.S. citizens from rendition to China through measures including sanctions on mainland officials.

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Update #1: China uses a coded message for WAR to warn the US to stay out of Hong Kong affairs after Washington passed democracy act to support the city's anti-government protests (Daily Mail)
Update #2: China Threatens Retaliation After US Senate Passes Hong Kong Bill; Stocks, Yuan Tumble (Zero Hedge)

WNU Editor: The U.S. Senate bill was passed unanimously. This bill will still need to be reconciled with the House before it is sent to the President to be signed. But since both bills are almost similar, I would not be surprised if this is done very quickly. After it is signed and made into law is when President Trump and his diplomats will need to work very hard to placate Beijing. I personally do not think they are going to succeed, and the Chinese will not move forward on any trade deal until the situation in Hong Kong is resolved.