Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act
1/8/2024, 12:15 PMSummary of Bill HR 8365
Bill 117 hr 8365, also known as the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict between Tibet and China. The bill seeks to promote a peaceful resolution to the long-standing tensions between the two regions.The main provisions of the bill include calling for the US government to support dialogue between the Tibetan government-in-exile and the Chinese government in order to find a mutually acceptable solution to the conflict. It also calls for the US government to advocate for the protection of human rights and religious freedom in Tibet, as well as the preservation of Tibetan culture and language.
Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to work with international partners to address the issue of Tibetan refugees and to provide assistance to Tibetan communities in exile. It also calls for the US government to support efforts to promote economic development and environmental sustainability in Tibet. Overall, the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act aims to encourage peaceful dialogue and cooperation between Tibet and China in order to address the root causes of the conflict and promote stability and prosperity in the region.
Congressional Summary of HR 8365
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act
This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR).
For the purposes of U.S. policies and activities relating to Tibet, this bill defines Tibet to include the TAR and the Tibetan areas of the Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces. (Generally, when China's government refers to Tibet, it means only the TAR, while Tibetan exile groups consider historical Tibet to include the TAR as well as areas in the provinces included in this bill's definition. China's government formally established the TAR in 1965.)
Furthermore, the objectives of the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues shall include working to ensure that U.S. government statements and documents counter disinformation about Tibet by China's government and the Chinese Communist Party, including disinformation about Tibet's history and institutions. The bill also authorizes the office to take other actions to counter such disinformation.
This bill also states that it is U.S. policy that the conflict between Tibet and China is unresolved and that Tibet's legal status remains to be determined in accordance with international law.
