Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

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HRES 456

Introduced

Jun 4, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.

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Asia China Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Europe Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Hong Kong Human rights International Affairs International law and treaties News media and reporting Protest and dissent Racial and ethnic relations Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Religion Rule of law and government transparency Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Tibet United Kingdom United Nations Violent crime

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This resolution expresses respect for and solidarity with the families and friends of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for participating in prodemocracy demonstrations during the spring of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. It also reaffirms support for those who continue to work for political reform, rule of law, and human rights in China.

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Aug 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
Jun 4, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 4, 2021

Introduced in House

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