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US Accuses China of Breaking Democracy Pledge for Hong Kong

Nike Ching

   WASHINGTON - The United Statesaccused China on Thursday of breaking its
   commitment for democracy in Hong Kong, hours after the city's
   legislature passed a law making it a crime to disrespect China's
   national anthem.

   "Unfortunately, we have seen over the past several weeks, action after
   action ... where China is once again showing the world that they break
   their promises, that they have empty commitments and they never, never
   intend to keep their word," State Department spokeswoman
   MorganOrtagustold VOA. "So, we remain very concerned at the State
   Department.

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