We've been calling on Congress to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act since August. So we were pleased when, shortly before adjourning for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Senate unanimously approved the bill and the House voted overwhelmingly (417-1) to send the legislation to President Donald Trump for…

The dispute over Hong Kong could derail trade talks.

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday U.S. legislation backing protesters in Hong Kong did not make trade negotiations with China easier, but added he believes Beijing still wants a deal with the United States.

China avoided measures related to trade in its first actions retaliating against the U.S. over a law supporting Hong Kong’s protesters, instead vowing to sanction some rights organizations and halt warship visits to the city.

China has introduced sanctions against US pro-democracy NGOs and restrictions on US military presence in Hong Kong, after US President Donald Trump signed a bill supporting Hong Kong protesters last week.

Fired from behind the Great Firewall of China, a cyber-weapon known as the “Great Cannon” has taken aim at the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement.