US Secretary of State Pompeo
This would seem to be quite a sensible decision. HK is China after all.
The importance of news like this is its indication to the continuing tensions between the US and China. Its not just trade. Not at all.
This would seem to be quite a sensible decision. HK is China after all.
The importance of news like this is its indication to the continuing tensions between the US and China. Its not just trade. Not at all.
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