US Condemns Beijing's Destruction of Hong Kong Democracy and Rule of Law.
This resolution formally condemns China's actions in Hong Kong, particularly the National Security Law, which has severely restricted freedoms of speech and assembly. It urges the US government to use sanctions and international pressure to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy. The resolution also states that Hong Kong is losing its credibility as a global financial hub due to the erosion of its independent legal system.
Key points
The US Senate officially condemns China's National Security Law and the resulting human rights abuses in Hong Kong.
It calls for the immediate release of political prisoners, including prominent activists like Jimmy Lai and Cardinal Zen.
The resolution encourages the US to treat Hong Kong and mainland China as one entity in international organizations, reducing China's influence.
It urges the use of existing US sanctions laws (Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act) against those responsible for the crackdown.
Status:
Expired
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