The chamber on Monday passed a resolution to officially condemn the Chinese government and the Hong Kong regional government for actions that “violate the rights and freedoms” of citizens in the region.
Parliamentarians passed the resolution in a 418-1 vote calling on the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to release pro-democracy activists and Democrats arrested under last year’s national security law, which reduces the city’s autonomy and imposes severe penalties for protesters.
“By adopting this resolution, the Chamber sends a strong bipartisan message urging the Chinese and Hong Kong governments to respect the will of the people of Hong Kong. We will continue to promote democracy and respect for human rights in Hong Kong. We will continue to show that we stand in solidarity with pro-democracy figures and activists who have made extraordinary sacrifices for their city and for basic human rights, “said the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Gregory Meeks
Politician Gregory Weldon MeeksEU calls on US to sanction Russian gas pipeline lawmakers want Biden to pressure Saudi Arabia to end Yemen blockade Iran talks create delicate dance for Biden team MORE (DN.Y.).
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Representative. Thomas Massie
Thomas Harold Massie14 Republicans vote against resolution condemning Myanmar’s military coup House approves bills to tighten gun controls Can members of Congress carry firearms in the Capitol complex? MORE (R-Ky.) He was the only parliamentarian to vote against the resolution.
Former President Trump
Donald TrumpGraham: “I couldn’t disagree more” with Trump’s support for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan GOP believes Democrats gave them victory in 2022 campaign Former GOP agent installed as NSA’s top lawyer resign MORE last year signed legislation imposing sanctions on people responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong, as well as entities that contribute materially to the Chinese government’s efforts to undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy.
Monday’s vote came days after a Hong Kong court sentenced several pro-democracy activists to prison on charges of unauthorized assembly. Among the convicted activists was Jimmy Lai, a media mogul whose company publishes a newspaper openly criticizing the Chinese regime.
Leader of the minorities in the Senate Mitch McConnell
Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellTrump is approaching the Senate’s anti-Asian fight against hate crimes Appointing a credible, non-partisan commission on January 6 shouldn’t be difficult Why President Biden is all-in in infrastructure MORE (R-Ky.) Sentenced to prison sentences during a Senate speech Monday through earlier this year.
“I hope you will follow closely the government and business leaders who have not yet spoken. If Beijing feels comfortable treating Hong Kong this way, think about how little they look at it. [Chinese government] it will look for basic international standards, “McConnell said.