People on Monday morning (May 25) moving around the debris of roadblocks set by protesters during a protest against a planned national security law in the Wan Chai district in Hong Kong, China, on Sunday. - Bloomberg
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG: A top White House aide renewed a warning on Monday (May 25) that the US might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law covering the territory.
The announcement from national security advisor Robert O'Brien came amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing, and only hours after China's foreign minister Wang Yi warned that the two countries seemed poised "at the brink of a new Cold War."
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
