Congress has no excuse left on Hong Kong’s spy offices
Summary
Two people were convicted in London for helping a foreign spy agency. This case shows the importance of the U.S. passing a law to review whether Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) in the U.S. should keep their diplomatic status.Key Facts
- Two individuals were convicted in the UK under the National Security Act.
- They were found guilty of helping a foreign intelligence service.
- The case involved offices related to Hong Kong in the United States.
- The proposed HKETO Certification Act would require the president to review these offices every year.
- The review would decide if the HKETOs still deserve diplomatic privileges in the U.S.
- Diplomatic privileges usually mean special rights and protections given to foreign offices.
- The article suggests there is no excuse for Congress not to pass this law now.
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