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U.S. partially restores Hong Kong status revoked by Trump

The U.S. partially restored Hong Kong special status revoked under a 2020 executive order tied to China’s security crackdown.
WHO: U.S. government
WHAT: Partially restored Hong Kong special economic and trade privileges revoked under a 2020 executive order
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: The privileges had been suspended under a 2020 executive order related to China’s security crackdown on Hong Kong.

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