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Presidential Notice 13936

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong

The President is extending for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13936 regarding Hong Kong, citing continued threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy from actions by the People's Republic of China that undermine Hong Kong's autonomy. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its July 14, 2024 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 57047

Impact dates

  1. Extended national emergency expires unless continued again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13936 for 1 year beyond July 14, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect without lapse
  • Sanctions and restrictions under EO 13936 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication of notice
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency authority available through July 14, 2025 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional reauthorization raises ongoing separation-of-powers questions
  • Continued U.S.-China friction over Hong Kong autonomy; text cites 'recent actions' by PRC but does not specify them
  • Economic impact on U.S.-Hong Kong business relationships under sustained sanctions authority
Presidential Notice 13936: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong · Executive Orders