Pub. L. 115-409, tit. II, sec. 203

UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONSHIP.

EnactedYear: 2018Length: 183 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 203. UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONSHIP.(a) In General.—The United States Government—(1) expresses grave concerns with Chinese actions that seek—(A) to further constrain space for civil society and religion within China; and132 STAT. 5394(B) to undermine a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region;(2) encourages China to play a constructive role in world affairs by demonstrating consistent respect for the rule of law and international norms;(3) seeks to build a positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship with China—(A) by expanding areas of cooperation; and(B) by addressing areas of disagreement, including over human rights, economic policies, and maritime security; and(4) is committed to working with China on shared regional and global challenges, especially—(A) upholding and strengthening the rules-based international system; and(B) the denuclearization of North Korea.(b) Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of Congress that the United States should—(1) welcome a decision by China to change course and pursue a responsible results-oriented relationship with the United States and engagement on global issues;(2) encourage China to play a constructive role in the Indo-Pacific region and globally; and(3) continue to call out Chinese actions that undermine the rules-based international system.
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