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Opposing South Africa's Military Drills with China and Russia; Reviewing US-SA Ties.

This resolution opposes South Africa's joint military exercises with China and Russia. It urges the South African government to cease such activities and re-engage in exercises with the U.S. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Biden administration to conduct a thorough review of the U.S.-South Africa relationship, which could impact future economic and military cooperation, and thus indirectly regional and global stability.
Key points
The resolution opposes South Africa's joint military exercises with China and Russia held in February 2023.
It calls on South Africa to cancel future military exercises with China and Russia and rejoin U.S.-led exercises.
Urges South Africa to publicly oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine and strengthen its resilience against Chinese Communist Party influence.
Calls on the U.S. administration to review its relationship with South Africa and regularly brief Congress on related issues, including economic and security matters.
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Additional Information
Opposing the Republic of South Africa's hosting of military exercises with the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, and calling on the Biden administration to conduct a thorough review of the United States-South Africa relationship.
Print number: HRES 145
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Process start date: 2023-02-21