香港行政长官John Lee警告,如果国会通过香港经济贸易局认证法,美国将面临关闭办事处的后果。 Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee warns of US office closure consequences if Congress passes the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act.
香港行政长官李约翰警告说,如果国会通过《香港经济贸易办公室认证法》,美国企业可能会面临不利影响,这可能导致该市在美国的贸易办公室关闭。 Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee cautioned that US businesses could face adverse effects if Congress passes the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act, which may lead to the closure of the city's trade offices in the US. Lee强调可能遭到中国的强烈报复,并批评该法案是出于政治动机。 Lee emphasized potential strong retaliation from China and criticized the bill as politically motivated. 这项措施反映了由于香港镇压持不同政见者而使美香港关系紧张,在成为法律之前需要参议院批准。 The measure, which reflects strained US-Hong Kong relations due to Hong Kong's crackdown on dissent, requires Senate approval before becoming law.