미국 "홍콩 특별대우 박탈…추가 조치도 검토"<br /><br />The U.S. Commerce Department says it's suspending "preferential treatment to Hong Kong over China, including the availability of export license exceptions."<br />It adds further actions to eliminate Hong Kong's status are being evaluated.<br />Kim Sung-min reports. Beijing's passing of the national security legislation has led the U.S. to tighten restrictions on Hong Kong.<br />U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday, U.S. time, released a statement saying that the U.S. will ban all exports to Hong Kong related to military equipment.<br />That includes high-tech commodities that are dual-use..., meaning that they could possibly be used for military purposes.<br />In a separate statement from the Commerce Department, Secretary Wilbur Ross announced that the U.S. will suspend preferential treatment for Hong Kong, such as the availability of export license exceptions.<br />These restrictions will make the export of some high-tech products to Hong Kong subject to the same regulations as exports to China, preventing American firms from shipping items deemed to be vital for national security.<br />However, these new restrictions do not affect financial services... greatly limiting their impact.<br />Hong Kong's chief executive, Carrie Lam responded that she wasn't worried by the measures.<br />"Sanctions will not scare us as we are mentally prepared , and the country will take responsive action if necessary. On foreign diplomacy, any actions taken by the central government, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government will fully comply."<br />However, both U.S. officials added that further actions are being evaluated by their departments.<br />This could leave Hong Kong vulnerable to tariffs, visa restrictions and other measures.<br />Kim Sung-min, Arirang News.<br />
