Trump Warns China of U.S. Response to Hong Kong Crackdown
Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House in Washington on May 21.
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President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. would respond to a planned move in Beijing to curtail protests and democratic movements in Hong Kong.
“I don’t know what it is because nobody knows yet,” Trump, speaking to reporters as he left the White House on Thursday, said about the possible Chinese actions. “If it happens, we’ll address that issue very strongly.” He didn’t elaborate.