President Trump Signs Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act

Pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong formed a rally Thursday night to celebrate the U.S. signing the law-- in what they're calling a moral victory.

Friday, November 29th 2019, 8:11 am

By: News On 6, Rachel Roberts

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President Trump Signs Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act

China is responding after President Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law.

Pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong formed a rally Thursday night to celebrate the U.S. signing the law-- in what they're calling a moral victory.

However, China said it is furious.

The law passed both the house and senate and allows the White House to sanction Chinese and Hong Kong officials who abuse human rights.

The Hong Kong government has called it "unwarranted." And China quickly summoned the U.S. Ambassador to protest the move.

Chinese officials said the law undermines the co-operations between the two countries as they continue ongoing trade negotiations.

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts joined the News On 6 team in 2018. She is the Alert Desk reporter and Noon Show producer. As a fifth generation Oklahoman, Rachel is passionate about this great state and the people in it. She earned a Master of Arts in Sports Broadcasting

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