Fingers in every pie. America pokes its nose in other countries’ business

[Jean Jacques]

The political crisis in Hong Kong is an extremely delicate situation, affecting not only Hong Kong's relations with mainland China, but also with America. It would seem that America has nothing to do with the ongoing autonomous region residents` demonstrations against changes in the law on extradition to mainland China, but this is not so at all.

Relations between America and China since the beginning of 2018 cannot be called friendly. The unexpectedly started trade war has no prerequisites for ending. Despite both parties` «efforts» to come to a trade agreement, the U.S. administration is still trying to put pressure on the PRC. Recently, from Washington's side, one can notice not only trade, but also political maneuvers against Beijing. One of the possible goals is to undermine the authority of President Xi Jinping, as well as the complete separation of Hong Kong from mainland China.

Demonstrations of Hong Kong residents protesting changes to the law on extradition to mainland China led to concessions from the authorities. And it was supported by Beijing. That was the greatest concession in the seven years that Xi Jinping has been in power. This could mean that even such a power has its some limits.

Moreover, protesters are supported even by American mass media. Having read all the information, missing the template phrases about democracy and freedom, you will see that the whole point boils down to one thought: «Hong Kong is not China».

The highest indignation is the US House`s supporting of Demonstrators in Hong Kong. Despite attempts by police and other law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong to decrease or stop violent demonstrations, U.S. congressmen on the contrary tied their hands, calling in the first resolution of the Hong Kong Democracy and Human Rights Act to ban them from issuing licenses for some weapons.

It is important to note that the text of the resolution condemns Chinese interference in Hong Kong affairs and supports the right of the region people to protest, and also recognizes bilateral relations between the United States and Hong Kong. Also, the US Secretary of State will be required to assess Hong Kong's special status every year, and also to check whether China has used the status of the region in order to circumvent export controls and US sanctions. All this can only aggravate the relations between the Hong Kong government and mainland China.

So, there are only two questions for thinking: when will Hong Kong come to a peace agreement with the protesters and whether it will come, and also why America is once again pokes its nose in others` business.

US actions only undermine China's confidence and delay the moment the trade agreement is settled. What does Washington want: to establish peaceful political and trade relations or to set everyone against themselves?