China c.bank says it will safeguard stability, prosperity of Hong Kong

China's central bank said on Thursday it would firmly support the development of Hong Kong as a global financial centre and safeguard the stability and prosperity of its economy and financial markets.

The comments came after Beijing moved to impose a national security law on Hong Kong, and Washington threatened to respond by cancelling Hong Kong's special trading status with the United States.

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