Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019

Statement by the President on Signing Legislation Regarding United States Policy Toward Hong Kong

November 27, 2019

I signed these bills out of respect for President Xi, China, and the people of Hong Kong. They are being enacted in the hope that leaders and representatives of China and Hong Kong will be able to amicably settle their differences leading to long term peace and prosperity for all.

NOTE: The statement referred to S. 1838 and S. 2710, which were approved November 27 and assigned Public Law Nos. 116–76 and 116–77, respectively.

Categories: Statements by the President : Hong Kong, U.S. policy, legislation.

Names: Xi Jinping.

Subjects: China : Political demonstrations in Hong Kong; China : President; Legislation, enacted : Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019; Legislation, enacted : Legislation prohibiting commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong police force.

DCPD Number: DCPD201900837.