Zero Hedge: Picking up where his predecessor left off, President Biden will reportedly warn American businesses this week about the growing risks of operating in Hong Kong as Beijing consolidates its power over the territory, which was supposed to remain legally independent under international law for the next three decades.
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” James 3:16 ESV
Sources close to the White House and its thinking told the FT that Biden is also preparing to impose more sanctions on Beijing tied to the Chinese government’s alleged abuse of Uyghur Muslims in the far-western Xinjiang province, as well as Beijing’s crackdown on political dissent in HK. Examples will include Beijing’s crackdown on the Apple Daily tabloid which was forcibly shuttered by the government despite its popularity over its pro-democracy stance.
And pretty soon, Biden’s warning might to turn into an edict ordering business back home. Read More
