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Condemning China's Crackdown in Hong Kong and Supporting Democracy

The U.S. Senate condemns the actions of the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong, including the arrests of pro-democracy activists and violations of international obligations. The resolution calls on the U.S. government to use diplomatic and economic tools, including sanctions, to protect human rights in Hong Kong and provide refuge to those persecuted. Citizens may feel an indirect impact through increased international pressure for human rights.
Key points
The U.S. Senate condemns arrests of pro-democracy activists and rights violations in Hong Kong.
Calls on the U.S. government to impose sanctions on responsible officials and provide refuge to persecuted Hong Kong residents.
Demands the immediate release of political prisoners and restoration of democratic electoral processes.
Urges consideration of relocating the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing due to human rights violations.
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A resolution condemning the crackdown by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong, including the arrests of pro-democracy activists and repeated violations of the obligations of that Government undertaken in the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 and the Hong Kong Basic Law.
Print number: SRES 126
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-03-18