×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

China able to deal with Hong Kong protests

Anti-extradition bill protesters march during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China in Hong Kong.

The signing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by President Donald Trump is seen as a major violation and interference of China’s internal affairs, given the fact that the Special Administrative Region is part of the People's Republic of China.

In inking the new law, it means a US president will be required to annually review the city’s favorable trade status with powers to revoke it if the semi-autonomous territory’s freedoms are quashed.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in