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China Retaliates After U.S. Passes Bill Supporting Hong Kong Democracy

After the U.S. approved legislation in November in support of maintaining the democratic nature of Hong Kong, Beijing retaliated by announcing sanctions on American warships and NGOs. The U.S. legislation, called the “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act,” was passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate except for a single lawmaker in the House of ...

Max Lu

The U.S. Senate floor.

Hong Kong Holds Thanksgiving Rally After U.S. Enacts Bills

Thousands of people waved American flags and lights in Hong Kong’s business district on the evening of November 28 as a mass expression of gratitude to the U.S. government following the passage of two bills the previous day.  The event organizers had arranged the rally to coincide with Thanksgiving as celebrated in the United States, so ...

Max Lu

A protester at the Thanksgiving Day rally.

Good News for Farmers: U.S. and China Arrive at Partial Trade Deal

The United States and China have agreed to a “phase-one” trade deal that will prove to be highly beneficial to American farmers. As part of the agreement, China will buy around US$40-$50 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products annually over the next few years. The trade deal Washington and Beijing agreeing to the new trade ...

Jack Roberts

A wheat field.

Hong Kong Defiant: Protesters Wave American Flags Against CCP Interference

As protesters continue to rail against the Hong Kong government, many people were surprised to see a few of the demonstrators waving American flags. While some believe that the flags represent a sign of freedom and democracy, pro-China media has used it as a way to insinuate that the U.S. is behind the current tensions ...

Max Lu

Hong Kong protesters waving American flags.