On June 30, China imposed a so-called national security law that sparked protests across Hong Kong. How is this “national security law” impacting Hong Kong's relationship with the U.S.? As a global financial center, how is this this law hampering Hong Kong's influence? Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow in the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation joins the podcast to discuss.We also cover these stories:Jobless claims are surging as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Michael Cohen, a former personal lawyer to President Trump, is set to be released from prison today, for a second time in recent months. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York says the Republican party has a “culture” of sexism. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.