China media, Hong Kong government bristle at Trump's pledge of curbs and sanctions

Despite Beijing's promise to grant Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy under a "one-country, two systems" formula since it reverted from British to Chinese rule in 1997, Hong Kongers are wary of the new law. - AFP

HONG KONG (Reuters): China's state media and the government of Hong Kong lashed out on Sunday (May 31) at US President Donald Trump's vow to end Hong Kong's special status if Beijing imposes new national security laws on the city, which is bracing for fresh protests.

Trump on Friday (May 29) pledged to “take action to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential treatment as a separate customs and travel territory”, and to impose sanctions on unspecified individuals over Beijing’s new laws on the Asian financial centre.