- China’s parliament last week voted to move forward with imposing national security legislation on Hong Kong.
- President Donald Trump ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong.
- Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China firmly opposed the U.S. steps.
- Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, “Any words or actions by the U.S. that harm China’s interests will meet with China’s firm counterattack.”