Trump imposes further sanctions against China, signs Hong Kong Autonomy Act

US President Donald Trump signed into law the Hong Kong Autonomy Act on Tuesday and also signed an executive order ending US preferential treatment for Hong Kong.

“Today, I signed a legislation and an executive order to hold China accountable for its oppressive actions against the people of Hong Kong,” Trump told reporters at a White House press conference.

The Hong Kong Autonomy Act was passed unanimously by the Congress, he said, adding that the law gives his administration powerful new tools to hold responsible the individuals in the entities involved in extinguishing Hong Kong’s freedom.