Susan Thornton, formerly America’s most senior diplomat in East Asia. Photo: Bloomberg
US passing Hong Kong human rights and democracy act will only ‘punish the wrong people’: ex-Trump envoy Susan Thornton
- Susan Thornton, formerly America’s most senior diplomat in East Asia, says the bill is a ‘huge mistake’ and reflects misconceptions in the US about China’s rise
- She says stripping Hong Kong of its special status will hurt Hongkongers and have ‘Beijingers dancing in the streets’
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Susan Thornton, formerly America’s most senior diplomat in East Asia. Photo: Bloomberg