U.S. Firms in Hong Kong Seek Assurances on Freedoms, AmCham Says
- Tara Joseph calls for government guarantee on internet access
- Beijing has been cracking down on city’s political freedoms
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U.S. companies want reassurances from China that it’ll prevent any erosion of Hong Kong’s business environment, including regarding internet access, after the Biden administration issued a warning about operating in the financial hub.
Businesses recognize the city is still a good place to be based but hope the governments of China and Hong Kong can guarantee laws providing unrestricted internet access and the free flow of information will be preserved, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong President Tara Joseph said Monday on Bloomberg Television.