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Trump: Thousands still alive in Hong Kong because he told Xi it would hurt trade talks

November 22, 2019 at 12:20 PM
The Chinese military has not invaded Hong Kong and killed thousands of protesters because President Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping that doing so would have a “tremendous negative impact” on the chances the U.S. and China would reach a trade deal, Trump claimed during a Friday interview on Fox News . “Look, I have to tell you we have to stand with Hong Kong, but I’m also standing with President Xi. He’s a friend of mine, he’s an incredible...


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