The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act, which may lead to the closure of Hong Kong's trade offices in America if they do not demonstrate autonomy from China. Beijing has condemned the bill, threatening 'resolute countermeasures' and claiming the legislation is a politically motivated attack that misrepresents Hong Kong's national security laws. Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce, Algernon Yau, criticized the bill, stating that a survey revealed 70% of American companies in the city reported no adverse impacts from existing security measures. The bipartisan support for the bill underscores a consensus in Congress regarding the need to address China's influence over Hong Kong. If enacted, the bill would require the trade offices to close within 180 days if they fail to meet the conditions set by the U.S. government. This development is expected to heighten tensions between the U.S. and China, which are already at odds over multiple issues.