China welcomes US ending national emergency order targeting Hong Kong
( July 20, 2026, 02:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China welcomed the US decision not to extend the national emergency declared under Executive Order 13936 concerning Hong Kong, saying the move fulfills a commitment made during bilateral trade talks in Madrid and marks an important step in implementing the consensus reached by both sides. In a statement released Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce said the US had confirmed that the Hong Kong-related national emergency would expire on July 14 and would not be renewed, bringing Executive Order 13936 to an end. The ministry said it appreciated the move and expressed hope that Washington would continue to honor bilateral understandings and restore and strengthen normal economic and trade exchanges with Hong Kong.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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