A resolution condemning the People's Republic of China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, concerned with its implications on the rights and freedoms, as well as survival of the identity, of Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians, and other affected communities, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its abuses and campaigns of transnational repression that undermine United States sovereignty and threaten the safety and freedoms of people in the United States.

Key Points

• This resolution speaks out against a new Chinese law that forces different ethnic groups to follow the government's specific rules and beliefs. It says the law tries to wipe out the unique cultures and languages of Tibetans, Uyghurs, and other groups.
• The measure warns that China is trying to use this law to control people even outside of its borders. This includes harassing people living in the United States and claiming the right to punish anyone who criticizes the Chinese government.
• It asks the U.S. government to consider using sanctions against Chinese officials who are responsible for human rights abuses. These sanctions would target the money and travel of people involved in these actions.
• The resolution also supports the right of Tibetan Buddhist leaders to choose the next Dalai Lama without interference. It calls for the Chinese government to stop trying to control religious traditions and to talk with Tibetan leaders instead.

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