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7 hours agoTwo American businessmen arrested in Hong Kong
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The chief and president of the American Trade House in Hong Kong were unable to enter the town of Macau, China, after being stopped by immigration officials. Chief Robert Grieves and President Tara Joseph were traveling to the former Portuguese Colonel to attend the annual ball. They said authorities have not given [...]
Chief Robert Grieves and President Tara Joseph were traveling to the former Portuguese Colonel to attend the annual ball. They said authorities have given no reason for their ban.
“We hope this is only an excessive response to the current situation and that international trade can move forward constructively”, the two people banned said through a statement.
They said authorities sought to sign a declaration saying they voluntarily gave up entering Macau.
China's move is believed to be revenge for the recent decisions by the American government regarding the political situation in Hong Kong.
Last month, US President Donald Trump approved the law to support anti-government protests in Hong Kong, despite China's complaints.
The former British Colonel has been involved in mass and often violent protests for six months, bringing the city into deep political crisis, writes the Guardian”, broadcasting Express.
