U.S. Senators to introduce bipartisan bills targeting China’s aggression

9 months ago

Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, July 29: A group of U.S. senators across party lines are preparing to introduce three new bills this week targeting China’s human rights abuses, expanding repression abroad, and aggression toward Taiwan. The legislation, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, signals growing congressional concern over China’s domestic and international behaviour, according to the UK-based news outlet Reuters.

The three proposed bills were primarily led by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, a Democrat known for his strong stance on human rights. Merkley said the United States must not waver in the face of China’s rising authoritarianism. “No matter who is in the White House, America’s values of freedom and human rights must remain at the heart of a clear and principled vision that guides our leadership on the glob...

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