Mike Pompeo renews attack on HSBC over Hong Kong and China – The Guardian
The US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has renewed his attack on HSBC for the banks alleged treatment of pro-democracy customers in Hong Kong, saying that China is bullying the UK.
Pompeo, who in June accused HSBC of a corporate kowtow to Beijing, cited reports of Hong Kong-based executives at Next Media being unable to access their bank accounts. He accused the bank, which is based on London but makes most of its profits in Hong Kong and China, of maintaining accounts for individuals who have…
