US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged

The United States is lifting some Hong Kong sanctions that were imposed under Trump, according to Channel NewsAsia. This involves allowing a national emergency declaration over Hong Kong to expire. China says this will restore the territory's special trade and economic status, but US officials dispute that interpretation, and the autonomy status itself remains unchanged.

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