A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China.
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Latest Action · January 28, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S998)
Notes the numerous commitments that the government of China has made to the international community as a signatory to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions.
Commends the citizens of China who have signed onto Charter 08.
Calls on: (1) the government of China to release all people detained because of their involvement with the Charter 08 effort, including Liu Xiaobo; and (2) President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton to engage with the government of China on human rights issues.
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