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Presidential Notice 13936

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong

This notice extends for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13936 regarding Hong Kong, citing ongoing 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 maintains existing sanctions authorities and emergency powers beyond their scheduled July 14, 2023 expiration.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 44669

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

  2. Federal Register publication and congressional transmission

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13936 for 1 year beyond July 14, 2023
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues without lapse
  • Existing sanctions and restrictions under EO 13936 remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency authorities available through July 14, 2024
  • Potential for further annual renewal or termination

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal mechanism creates policy continuity but also uncertainty for long-term business planning
  • No substantive policy changes or new sanctions announced—purely procedural continuation
  • Potential for U.S.-China diplomatic friction from sustained emergency designation
Presidential Notice 13936: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hong Kong · Executive Orders