China Says US Will Restore Hong Kong's Special Trade Status Beijing has announced that Washington is poised to restore Hong Kong's special trade status, which was revoked by Donald Trump in 2020 as a response to China's national security law.
The decision comes on the heels of recent trade talks between the two nations and marks a significant shift in tone.
The revocation of Hong Kong's special status was never just about trade; it was also a symbolic move to pressure China into reining in its increasingly assertive behavior.