Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
7/23/2024, 4:11 PMSummary of Bill S 138
Bill 118 s 138, also known as the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the ongoing conflict between Tibet and China and to promote a peaceful resolution to the dispute.The bill outlines several key provisions, including calling for the US government to support the Tibetan people's right to self-determination and to advocate for the protection of their human rights. It also calls for the US government to engage in diplomatic efforts to encourage dialogue between Tibet and China in order to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to take steps to hold China accountable for any human rights violations in Tibet and to support efforts to preserve Tibet's cultural heritage and religious freedom. It also calls for the US government to work with international partners to address the Tibet-China dispute and to promote a peaceful resolution. Overall, the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act aims to bring attention to the ongoing conflict between Tibet and China and to encourage diplomatic efforts to address the issue and promote a peaceful resolution.
Congressional Summary of S 138
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute 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, but it recognizes the areas included in this bill's definition as Tibetan. China's government formally established the TAR in 1965.)
Furthermore, the duties of the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues shall include working with relevant bureaus in the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to ensure that U.S. government statements and documents counter, as appropriate, disinformation about Tibet by China's government and the Chinese Communist Party, including disinformation about Tibet's history and institutions.
