4 minutes agoTrump: Use of violence in Hong Kong hinders trade talks
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)In Hong Kong tens of thousands of protesters ended in the next week of pro-democracy demonstrations, despite Beijing's warnings that it could intervene to stop them. The last days of the protests, no clashes were marked with police. U.S. President Donald Trump warned China that a Tiananmen-style attack [Bingshi Square]
United States President Donald Trump warned China that a Tiananmen-style attack (the Beijing Square, where protesters were oppressed) against Hong Kong protesters would undermine trade talks between the two countries.
“I think it would be very difficult to deal with, if they exert violence”, he said before heading to Morristown, New Jersey.
Trump again asked Chinese President Xi Jinping of “in the talks” with protest leaders.
President Donald Trump's administration has imposed tariffs on Chinese imports worth hundreds of billions of dollars, as part of an effort to reform trade relations with China.
Protests in Hong Kong were prompted by a bill that would allow suspects to face trial on China's territory, while critics say their rights will be compromised.
The bill was suspended on the part of Hong Kong authorities, but protestors' demands have increased, including the resignation of leader Carrie Lamit, direct elections, the dissolution of the current legislature and an investigation into the alleged police brutality.
Hong Kong is part of China, but enjoys more autonomy than other Chinese regions.
