[Washington 15th Reuters]-US House of Representatives demands more pressure on China, such as the "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Bill" that requires the US government to verify annually whether Hong Kong is maintaining a high degree of autonomy Passed.
All bills were passed unanimously with the support of the bipartisans. The Democratic and Republican parties shared the view that it is necessary to support a protest demonstration lasting four months in Hong Kong with a stronger stance.
The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Bill requires the US Department of State to verify annually whether it continues to receive preferential treatment for the existence of Hong Kong as a major financial center under one country and two systems.
The Protect Hong Kong Act has also been passed, prohibiting the export of military equipment that the Hong Kong police may use for protesters.
The voting date in the Senate is still undecided, but it will be sent to President Trump if the bill is passed, and will be approved if Trump signs it. Senate officials in the diplomatic relations were expected to vote at the Senate plenary session within a few weeks.
In addition, a non-binding resolution on the relationship between Hong Kong and the United States is passed. The resolution denounces the Chinese government's interference with Hong Kong and supports Hong Kong citizens' right to protest.
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