US suspends extradition and tax treaties with Hong Kong

Washington takes steps in response to China's national security law

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A supporter raises a copy of Apple Daily newspaper as media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, the founder of Apple Daily, is released on bail, in Hong Kong. © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. State Department said it notified Hong Kong on Wednesday that Washington has suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with the semi-autonomous city following China's imposition of a sweeping national security law.

The ending of the agreements follows U.S. President Donald Trump's order last month to end Hong Kong’s special status under U.S. law to punish China for what he called “oppressive actions” against the former British colony.

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