Expressing the sense of Congress that Hong Kong's loss of judicial and political autonomy would expose individuals residing in the United States to a judicial system subservient to the Chinese Communist Party, and that the United States should suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong until it can be certified that Hong Kong's judicial independence has been reestablished.

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HCONRES 108

Introduced

Jul 27, 2020

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Asia China Criminal procedure and sentencing Hong Kong Immigration status and procedures International Affairs International law and treaties Judicial procedure and administration Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

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Summary

This resolution states that Hong Kong's loss of judicial and political autonomy renders individuals residing in the United States vulnerable to a Chinese-controlled judicial system. The resolution urges the United States to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong until the reestablishment of Hong Kong's judicial independence can be certified.

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Jul 27, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 27, 2020

Introduced in House

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