Pub. L. 115-409, tit. II, sec. 203 (as amended)

UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONSHIP.

Year: 2018Length: 196 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; and (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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