Beijing Blocks Future Port Calls In Hong Kong After U.S. Formally Backs Protests
December 02 2019
The Chinese government says it will no longer allow U.S. warships and military aircraft to make port calls in Hong Kong after the U.S. passed a law supporting pro-democracy protesters there, reports CNN.
On Monday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said it would no longer accept requests for visits from the U.S. military to visit the island, reported Reuters.
The move came after President Trump signed legislation last week in support of the protesters.
The law enables Washington to...
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