China's move to tighten control of Hong Kong prompts U.S. policy changes

PBS News Hour - World

English - May 29, 2020 22:37 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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The Trump administration says it is ending special treatment of Hong Kong in response to China's new security legislation in the territory, as well as Beijing's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The policy change will also sanction Communist Party officials and affect some Chinese postgraduate students coming to the U.S. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details and what's next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders