US Congress rebukes China over HK law

By Patricia Zengerle
Updated July 3 2020 - 12:41pm, first published 12:36pm
Thousands risked prison terms by gathering in Hong Kong on Wednesday to demand independence.
Thousands risked prison terms by gathering in Hong Kong on Wednesday to demand independence.

The US Senate has unanimously approved legislation to penalise banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement Beijing's draconian new national security law on Hong Kong, sending it to the White House for President Donald Trump's signature.

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