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U.S. Lifts Some Hong Kong Sanctions | Lubbock News
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The U.S. has dropped its emergency declaration on Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions—but a key 2020 executive order revoking Hong Kong’s special trade status remains intact. While the emergency measures expire, the core policy stance stands: Hong Kong is no longer treated as autonomous under U.S. law. This follows years of tension since Beijing imposed its national security law in 2020, prompting U.S. trade penalties. Though some individuals were removed from sanctions, top Hong Kong officials remain targeted under the separate Hong Kong Autonomy Act. China welcomed the move as a step toward restoring relations, hoping for renewed economic ties, though deep disagreements persist.
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