The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act could become another obstacle to a trade deal between the US and China, sources and diplomatic observers said on Thursday, with Beijing closely watching developments. While US President Donald Trump is not expected to veto the bill, which enjoys broad bipartisan support, even the symbolic aspects may carry an extra significance – with a high-profile signing ceremony likely to further anger the Chinese government. “The Hong Kong issue has the potential to influence the process of the trade talks. China will have to respond … if Trump signs it into law,” said one person who ... (full story)