China Warns It Will Retaliate Over President Trump's Signing Bills Backing Hong Kong Protesters

Reuters: China warns U.S. over Hong Kong law as thousands stage 'Thanksgiving' rally

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - China warned the United States on Thursday that it would take “firm counter measures” in response to U.S. legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law congressional legislation which supported the protesters, despite angry objections from Beijing, with which he is seeking a deal to end a damaging trade war.

Protesters in Hong Kong responded by staging a “Thanksgiving” rally, with thousands, some draped in U.S. flags, gathering in the heart of the city.

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