US Policy: Sanctions Against China Officials for Religious Persecution.
This bill establishes US policy to hold Chinese officials accountable for severe religious freedom abuses, including torture, forced labor, and arbitrary detention of religious minorities. It authorizes the use of the Global Magnitsky Act to impose sanctions on these individuals. The legislation also directs the State Department to strengthen diplomatic efforts and monitoring programs to promote religious freedom in China.
Key points
Authorizes sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for gross violations of religious freedom and human rights, such as forced sterilization and torture.
Directs the State Department to increase support for programs promoting religious freedom and monitoring transnational repression by the PRC.
Calls for the unconditional release of unjustly detained religious and political prisoners in China.
Status:
Introduced
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