As US drafts sanctions on many Chinese firms in order to counter its autonomous Hong Kong Security Bill, China retaliated by saying 'Stay out of Hong Kong'.

China warns US to 'Stay out of Hong Kong'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today condemned China's proposed national<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-us-support-hong-kong-has-a-chance-to-fight-back-against-chinas-new-law-300474"> security law </a>to be imposed on Hong Kong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/decoding-the-new-national-security-law-china-is-set-to-impose-on-hong-kong-300437">Also Read: Decoding the new national security law China is set to impose on Hong Kong</a>

"The United States condemns the PRC proposal to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong and strongly urges Beijing to reconsider. We stand with the people of Hong Kong."

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"The United States strongly urges Beijing to reconsider its disastrous proposal, abide by its international obligations, and respect Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, democratic institutions and civil liberties, which are key to preserving its special status under US law," Pompeo said

The European Union called for "the preservation of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy" even as foreign ministers of &nbsp;Britain, Australia and Canada said they were "deeply concerned" over the proposal, while asserting that it would undermine the principle of &nbsp;"one country, two systems".

"Making such a law on Hong Kong's behalf without the direct participation of its people, legislature or judiciary would clearly undermine the principle of 'one country, two systems', under which Hong Kong is guaranteed a high degree of autonomy," it said.

Hong Kong's leader who was present during the leglisture meeting when the annoucement was made vowed to fully cooperate" with Beijing over the national security proposal and complete the legislation "as soon as possible" even as pro-democracy protesters to go back on the street against the proposed law.

"The Hong Kong government will "complete the legislation as soon as possible to discharge its responsibility of safeguarding national security," Carrie Lam said.

Pompeo said said earlier that the bill was a "death knell for the high degree of autonomy Beijing promised for Hong Kong".

According to the proposed law, Article 23 of Hong Kong's mini-constitution, known as the Basic Law, says the city must enact national security legislation to prohibit "treason, secession, sedition (and) subversion" against the Chinese government.

Hong Kong citizens had engaged in months of agitation last year in often violent demonstrations against China demanding greater accountablitity and transparency as Lam tried to calm the city.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today condemned China's proposed national security law to be imposed on Hong Kong. Also Read: Decoding the new national security law China is set to impose on Hong Kong "The United States condemns the PRC proposal to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong and strongly urges Beijing to reconsider.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today condemned China's proposed national security law to be imposed on Hong Kong. Also Read: Decoding the new national security law China is set to impose on Hong Kong "The United States condemns the PRC proposal to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong and strongly urges Beijing to reconsider. We stand with the people of Hong Kong." The United States condemns the PRC proposal to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong and strongly urges Beijing to reconsider. We stand with the people of Hong Kong. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) May 22, 2020 × "The United States strongly urges Beijing to reconsider its disastrous proposal, abide by its international obligations, and respect Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy, democratic institutions and civil liberties, which are key to preserving its special status under US law," Pompeo said The European Union called for "the preservation of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy" even as foreign ministers of Britain, Australia and Canada said they were "deeply concerned" over the proposal, while asserting that it would undermine the principle of "one country, two systems". "Making such a law on Hong Kong's behalf without the direct participation of its people, legislature or judiciary would clearly undermine the principle of 'one country, two systems', under which Hong Kong is guaranteed a high degree of autonomy," it said. Hong Kong's leader who was present during the leglisture meeting when the annoucement was made vowed to fully cooperate" with Beijing over the national security proposal and complete the legislation "as soon as possible" even as pro-democracy protesters to go back on the street against the proposed law. "The Hong Kong government will "complete the legislation as soon as possible to discharge its responsibility of safeguarding national security," Carrie Lam said. Pompeo said said earlier that the bill was a "death knell for the high degree of autonomy Beijing promised for Hong Kong". According to the proposed law, Article 23 of Hong Kong's mini-constitution, known as the Basic Law, says the city must enact national security legislation to prohibit "treason, secession, sedition (and) subversion" against the Chinese government. Hong Kong citizens had engaged in months of agitation last year in often violent demonstrations against China demanding greater accountablitity and transparency as Lam tried to calm the city.

Condemn China's imposition of national security legislation on Hong Kong: US

China suspended US warship visits and sanctioned American NGOs on Monday in retaliation for the passage of a bill backing pro-democracy protesters <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-series-of-week-long-lunchtime-protests-begin-265716">in Hong Kong</a>.

The financial hub has been rocked by nearly six months of increasingly violent unrest demanding greater autonomy, which Beijing has frequently blamed on foreign influence.

Last week US President Donald Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which requires the president to annually review the city's favourable trade status and threatens to revoke it if the semi-autonomous territory's freedoms are quashed.

The move came as the world's two biggest economies have been striving to finalise a "phase one" deal in their protracted trade war.

"In response to the unreasonable behaviour of the US side, the Chinese government has decided to suspend reviewing the applications for US warships to go to Hong Kong for (rest and) recuperation as of today," foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a regular press briefing.

China had already denied requests for two US Navy ships to dock in Hong Kong in August, without specifying a reason why.

Watch: US and China clash over Hong Kong in the midst of trade talks

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Behaving 'badly'

Hua said they would also <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-summons-us-ambassador-over-hong-kong-rights-bill-264512">apply sanctions</a> to a number of US-based NGOs, although failed to give any specifics over the form sanctions would take.

Sanctions will apply to NGOs that had acted "badly" over the recent unrest in Hong Kong, she said, including the National Endowment for Democracy, Human Rights Watch and Freedom House.

There was "already a large number of facts and evidence that make it clear that these non-governmental organisations support anti-China" forces and "incite separatist activities for Hong Kong independence", Hua added.

She accused them of having "great responsibility for the chaotic situation in Hong Kong".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-protesters-turn-to-taiwan-in-search-of-new-lives-265669">Protesters in Hong Kong</a> are pushing for greater democratic freedoms and police accountability, but the city's pro-Beijing leadership has refused any major political concessions.

The increasingly violent rallies have hammered the retail and tourism sectors, with mainland Chinese visitors abandoning the city in droves.

The city's finance chief warned Monday that Hong Kong is set to record its first budget deficit in 15 years.

China suspended US warship visits and sanctioned American NGOs on Monday in retaliation for the passage of a bill backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The financial hub has been rocked by nearly six months of increasingly violent unrest demanding greater autonomy, which Beijing has frequently blamed on foreign influence.

China suspended US warship visits and sanctioned American NGOs on Monday in retaliation for the passage of a bill backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The financial hub has been rocked by nearly six months of increasingly violent unrest demanding greater autonomy, which Beijing has frequently blamed on foreign influence. Last week US President Donald Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which requires the president to annually review the city's favourable trade status and threatens to revoke it if the semi-autonomous territory's freedoms are quashed. The move came as the world's two biggest economies have been striving to finalise a "phase one" deal in their protracted trade war. "In response to the unreasonable behaviour of the US side, the Chinese government has decided to suspend reviewing the applications for US warships to go to Hong Kong for (rest and) recuperation as of today," foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a regular press briefing. China had already denied requests for two US Navy ships to dock in Hong Kong in August, without specifying a reason why. Watch: US and China clash over Hong Kong in the midst of trade talks Behaving 'badly' Hua said they would also apply sanctions to a number of US-based NGOs, although failed to give any specifics over the form sanctions would take. Sanctions will apply to NGOs that had acted "badly" over the recent unrest in Hong Kong, she said, including the National Endowment for Democracy, Human Rights Watch and Freedom House. There was "already a large number of facts and evidence that make it clear that these non-governmental organisations support anti-China" forces and "incite separatist activities for Hong Kong independence", Hua added. She accused them of having "great responsibility for the chaotic situation in Hong Kong". Protesters in Hong Kong are pushing for greater democratic freedoms and police accountability, but the city's pro-Beijing leadership has refused any major political concessions. The increasingly violent rallies have hammered the retail and tourism sectors, with mainland Chinese visitors abandoning the city in droves. The city's finance chief warned Monday that Hong Kong is set to record its first budget deficit in 15 years.

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