Pub. L. 115-409, tit. II, sec. 203 (as amended)
UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONSHIP.
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.