Ben Cardin actually said...

that bodes ill for the future of the region, and, quite frankly, of the world, as China takes on a greater economic and military importance.

This will be the last hearing that I chair for the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs.

Hong Kong's special status in economic power in large part depends on an open relationship with the United States.

We will continue to voice our support for universal suffrage in Hong Kong and to stand up for universal human rights and fundamental freedom...