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Good morning from the newsroom of the Financial Times.

Today is Thursday, November 28th. Good morning from the newsroom of the Financial Times.

Today is Thursday, November 28th,

and this is your FT news briefing.

Donald Trump defies Beijing

and shows his support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.

Christine Lagarde wants climate change to be a top priority at the European Central Bank.

And sexist remarks from billionaire asset manager Ken Fisher didn't stop investors from putting more money with this firm last month.

Plus, the F.T.'s Benjamin Parkin explains what's behind India's deepening economic slowdown.

I'm Mark Filipino and here's the news you need to start your day.

Last night, President Donald Trump signed two bills supporting Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters.

The President ratified the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which U.S. lawmakers overwhelmed the examine Hong Kong special trade status every year.

The second bill Mr. Trump signed deals with the actual force being used against protesters.

The U.S. will now block new export licenses for tear gas, rubber bullets, and handcuffs being sent to the

Hong Kong police force.

Mr. Trump said he signed the bills out of respect for China, Hong Kong's people, and China's President Zizing Ping.

Beijing had already condemned the first bill and urged the White House not to pass it into law.

The U.S. President's actions are likely to make Beijing more upset and

remember the US is still negotiating with China over getting a quote phase one

trade deal done.

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