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Condemning China's Actions in Hong Kong: Defending Democracy and Human Rights

The U.S. Senate condemns China's actions in Hong Kong that undermine autonomy, rule of law, and civil liberties. The resolution calls for accountability for Chinese and Hong Kong authorities for human rights violations, including arrests and persecution of pro-democracy activists. It emphasizes that Hong Kong is losing credibility as an international business center, which could impact the global order.
Key points
The U.S. Senate condemns China's national security laws in Hong Kong and related human rights abuses, such as freedom of assembly and speech.
It urges governments to hold Chinese and Hong Kong authorities accountable for destroying Hong Kong's autonomy and rule of law.
It expresses support for the people of Hong Kong as they fight for their fundamental rights and freedoms.
It calls for the immediate release of all defendants accused of national security offenses, including Jimmy Lai.
It highlights that Hong Kong is losing credibility as an international business center due to the erosion of its legal and judicial environment.
It encourages the U.S. Government to use available tools, including the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, in response to China's actions.
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Print number: 119_SRES_98
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2025-02-26