Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Hong Kong's Special Status (Comprehensive)

Following Public Offensive Remarks, Fierce Criticism Linked to Former Vice President Biden

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the 14th (local time) that he signed an executive order ending Hong Kong's special status.

At a press conference held in the White House Rose Garden on the 14th (local time), President Trump stated that he signed a bill sanctioning banks that deal with Chinese officials involved in the enforcement of China's Hong Kong National Security Law (Hong Kong Security Law), which was passed by both the House and Senate.

President Trump further emphasized that China will be held fully accountable for concealing the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) from the world.

President Trump fiercely criticized former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, linking him to China by saying that Biden helped China join the World Trade Organization (WTO).

As President Trump continued his offensive against Biden, CNN and other broadcasters cut off the live coverage of the press conference that day.

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