US 'deeply concerned' by reports of Chinese paramilitary at Hong Kong border

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WASHINGTON: The United States expressed concerns on Wednesday (Aug 14) over Chinese security force movements on the border with Hong Kong and ...

WASHINGTON: The United States expressed concerns on Wednesday over Chinese security force movements on the border with Hong Kong and urged Beijing to honour the territory's autonomy as protests continued.

She said it was important for the Hong Kong government to respect"freedoms of speech and peaceful assembly" and for Beijing to adhere to its commitments to allow Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy.She said the protests reflected"broad and legitimate concerns about the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy."

A 1992 US law affords Hong Kong preferential treatment in matters of trade and economics compared with China. Areas of special treatment include visas, law enforcement and investment.A US official said Beijing had stationed large numbers of paramilitary People's Armed Police"near and further out from Hong Kong", but said there had been no sign they were moving toward the border.

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