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Senators Propose Bill to Close Hong Kong Offices

1/17/2026

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  • On January 15, 2024, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill to close the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the United States.
  • The sponsors cited concerns over human rights abuses by the Chinese regime and its control over Hong Kong.
  • The offices are located in San Francisco, New York, and Washington.
  • During a press conference, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-N.J.) discussed the bill.
  • The Hong Kong government did not respond to an inquiry from The Epoch Times by the publication deadline.