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China Warns U.S. ‘Meddling’ In Hong Kong Could Derail Phase One Trade Deal
Chinese officials recently expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with U.S. sanctions that came in response to a new national security bill on Hong Kong, warning that crossing “red lines” and meddling in what China considers its own internal affairs could put the trade deal at risk, The Wall Street Journal first reported on Friday. • Although the phase one trade deal is still alive on paper, if the United States continues to pressure China over “sensitive issues” that it considers off limits—such as Hong Kong, Taiwan and other matters—then the latter could halt its purchases of certain American exports. ... (full story)