Bill 118 HRES 636, also known as the resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the deteriorating situation in Hong Kong. The resolution highlights the actions taken by the Chinese government to undermine the autonomy and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong, including the imposition of the controversial National Security Law. The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of democracy and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and expresses solidarity with the people of Hong Kong in their struggle for freedom and democracy. It also calls on the Chinese government to respect the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong, and to uphold its international obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration. Furthermore, the resolution condemns the Chinese government's crackdown on pro-democracy activists, journalists, and other individuals who have spoken out against the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong. It calls for the release of all political prisoners in Hong Kong, and for the restoration of the democratic process in the territory. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 636 is a strong statement of support for the people of Hong Kong and a condemnation of the actions taken by the Chinese government to undermine their rights and freedoms. It underscores the importance of upholding democracy and the rule of law in Hong Kong, and calls on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong in their fight for freedom and democracy.
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuse...
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuses. The resolution also (1) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms; and (2) calls upon the Hong Kong government to drop all sedition and national security law-related charges and free all defendants immediately, including Jimmy Lai, Cardinal Zen, and at least 47 individuals known collectively as the Hong Kong 47.
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuse...
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuses. The resolution also (1) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms; and (2) calls upon the Hong Kong government to drop all sedition and national security law-related charges and free all defendants immediately, including Jimmy Lai, Cardinal Zen, and at least 47 individuals known collectively as the Hong Kong 47.
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuse...
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) and related human rights abuses. The resolution also (1) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms; and (2) calls upon the Hong Kong government to drop all sedition and national security law-related charges and free all defendants immediately, including Jimmy Lai, Cardinal Zen, and at least 47 individuals known collectively as the Hong Kong 47.