Congress 107 - HRES 410 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding human rights violations in Tibet, the Panchen Lama, and the need for dialogue between the Chinese leadership and the Dalai Lama or his representatives.

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Buddhism China Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Clergy Crime and Law Enforcement Detention of persons East Asia Foreign leaders Human rights International Affairs Negotiations Religion Religious liberty Sovereignty Tibet

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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that President Jiang Zemin of the People's Republic of China should be made aware of congressional concern for the Panchen Lama and the need to resolve the situation in Tibet through dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives.

Calls on the Chinese Government to: (1) release the Panchen Lama and allow him to pursue his traditional role at Tashi Lhunpo monastery in Tibet; and (2) negotiate with the Dalai Lama or his representatives to find a solution for genuine autonomy that respects the rights of all Tibetans.

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Oct 10, 2002

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 10, 2002

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR 10/24/2002 H8038; wrong version inadvertently printed on 10/10/2002 H7885)
Oct 10, 2002

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR 10/24/2002 H8038; wrong version inadvertently printed on 10/10/2002 H7885)
Oct 10, 2002

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7859-7887)
Oct 10, 2002

Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Oct 10, 2002

Committee on International Relations discharged.
May 2, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 2, 2002

Introduced in House

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