Trump warns `good man` Xi to treat Hong Kong humanely or risk trade deal
(The Guardian China)

US president sharpens rhetoric and offers to help Chinese leader after being criticised for not taking stronger line in support of protestsPresident Donald Trump has said that China must treat Hong Kong `humanely` before the US would consider making a trade deal with Beijing.On Twitter on Wednesday night, following weeks of unrest in Hong Kong and fears of a full-blown trade war, the US president said: `Of course China wants to make a deal. Let them work humanely with Hong Kong first!`.I know President Xi of China very well. He is a great leader who very much has the respect of his people. He is also a good man in a `tough business.` I have ZERO doubt that if President Xi wants to quickly and humanely solve the Hong Kong problem, he can do it. Personal meeting? Related: Beijing´s game plan for crushing the Hong Kong protests is now clear | Sebastian Veg Related: Shares fall steeply in Asia as financial markets rocked by recession warnings - business live Continue reading...