The US Senate passes a bill that could help the Trump administration punish China for enacting Hong Kong security laws.

The Hong Kong Autonomy Bill proposed by Senator Van Hollen was passed by the US Senate today in the form of consensus, the method used to pass bills that are not considered controversial and without

The bill will enhance the ability of the Trump administration to punish individuals and organizations that enforce Hong Kong security laws, violate China's commitment to Hong Kong under the Sino-British Joint Statement and the Law on Mechanical

In addition to punishing individuals who enforce Hong Kong security laws such as mainland Chinese officials and Hong Kong police, the bill also requires sanctions on any financial institutions and banks that work with

The bill was passed after being blocked by a Republican senator on May 24, citing the White House's request to amend some provisions.

After the Senate approves the bill, the Democratic-led House of Representatives will also pass a version of its own bill.

China last week revealed the official provisions of the Hong Kong security bill.

This office will "monitor, monitor, cooperate, and support" the special administration in protecting national security, collecting and analyzing intelligence related to national security and handling cases.

Meanwhile, the Hong Kong government will set up a "national security protection committee" headed by the special zone chief, with at least 10 members, including police chiefs and customs officials.

The draft law also requires the Hong Kong government to finalize the special zone security law as soon as possible.

The security law is expected to be passed by the Chinese National Assembly Standing Committee later this month.