CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Current Status of China's Law on Religious Freedom: Zhiang Kai, E2672 [29OC]

Detention of Chinese Democracy Advocate, Wang Bingzhang, by China: Ti-Anna Wang, E2 [6JA]

Storms on the Horizon: Richard W. Fisher, E11-E13 [6JA]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S5168 [5MY]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S4465 [20AP], S5168 [5MY], S10866 [28OC], H4970 [29AP]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S4524 [21AP], S11356 [10NO], S13202 [14DE], H14738 [10DE], H15473 [16DE]

U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group, S10327 [8OC], S13202 [14DE], S13793 [22DE]

Articles and editorials

Alternative History of China, H6046 [2JN]

Asian Nations Could Outpace U.S. in Developing Clean Energy, S8240 [29JY]

China—Importers Need To Share Blame for Emissions, H3496 [17MR]

Chinese Spy Who Defected Tells All, E857 [2AP]

Chinese Victims of Forced Late-Term Abortion Fight Back, S2793 [5MR]

Civilian Courts Are No Place To Try Terrorists, S10621 [21OC]

Clinton Reiterates U.S. Commitment to `Robust' Rights Agenda, H3415 [16MR]

Cold Shoulder to Liberty, E2348 [23SE]

Exiled to English, H6046 [2JN]

F-22 Fighters for Japan, S7736 [21JY]

Iran a Test of Obama'a New Diplomacy, S10518 [19OC]

Latest Rockets Manufactured in China, S2890 [9MR]

Listen to the Dissidents, E2779 [17NO]

No Laughing Matter, S6413 [10JN]

Sad Anniversaries in Tibet, H3314 [11MR]

Some Friends, E636 [11MR]

Tiananmen—Days To Remember, S6027 [3JN], H6044 [2JN]

Bills and resolutions

Arms control: prevent entrance or extension of any agreement with Russia that would jeopardize U.S. deterrence capability relative to other countries' deployment of a nuclear arsenal (see H. Con. Res. 217), H13520 [3DE]

Bermuda: express gratitude for receipt of Chinese Uyghurs released from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and support ability of former detainees to participate in local communities and Bermudan society (see H. Res. 774), H9961 [24SE]

Business and industry: establish congressional review of Presidential decisions on ITC recommendations for relief for businesses jeopardized by a surge of Chinese imports (see H.R. 471), H194 [13JA]

China Ocean Shipping Co. (COSCO): tribute (see S. Res. 217), S7699 [20JY]

Chinese Student Protection Act: eliminate offset in per country numerical level (see S. 1182), S6185 [4JN] (see H.R. 3532), H9279 [31JY]

Confucius: tribute (see H. Res. 784), H10069 [29SE]

Consolidated Natural Resources Act: delay implementation of provisions applying Federal immigration laws to the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3647), H9961 [24SE]

CPSC: study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007 (see S. 739), S3986 [30MR] (see H.R. 1977), H4523 [2AP]

Dept. of Energy: encourage cooperation with China on joint research, development, or commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration technology, energy efficiency, or renewable energy resources (see H.R. 2312), H5398 [7MY]

———report on climate change and energy policy in China and India (see S. 1191), S6186 [4JN]

Dept. of HUD: permit use of funds from the Community Development Block Grant Program to be used to remediate damage from installation of tainted drywall (see S. 2850), S12708 [8DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1254), S6542 [11JN]

Ecology and environment: work with the U.S. to reduce or eliminate tariff and nontariff barriers to trade in clean energy and environmental goods and services (see S. Res. 76), S3369 [18MR]

Falun Gong: anniversary of persecution (see H. Res. 605), H7705 [26JN]

Foreign policy: condemn actions that could unnecessarily escalate tensions with the U.S., including actions relative to the U.S.S. Impeccable and subsequent rejection of U.S. protests to the incident (see H. Con. Res. 72), H3401 [12MR]

———condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations by carrying out executions after marred trials and arbitrary detentions targeting Uyghurs and certain other individuals (see H. Res. 953), H13628 (see H. Res. 953), H14372 [8DE]

———condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 44), H162 [9JA]

———provide for increased funding and support for diplomacy (see H.R. 2311), H5398 [7MY]

Foreign trade: authorize assistance to small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses to promote exports (see S. 1616), S8993 [6AU] (see H.R. 2310), H5398 [7MY]

———clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see S. 1027), S5435 [13MY] (see H.R. 2378), H5580 [13MY]

Golden Venture (vessel): adjust status of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 659), H486 [22JA]

Human rights: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see S. Res. 167), S6030 [3JN] (see S. Res. 171), S6256 [8JN] (see H. Res. 489), H6075 [2JN]

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see S. Res. 24), S994 [28JA] (see H. Res. 156), H1248 [11FE]

———condemn violent repression of Uyghur protests, express sadness at loss of life, and call on Chinese Government to respect right of freedom of speech and association (see H. Res. 624), H8008 [10JY]

———ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uyghur people (see S. Res. 155), S5820 [21MY]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (see H. Res. 226), H3104 [9MR]

———support detained activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (see H. Res. 877), H12141 [29OC]

Immigration: provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 1340), H3054 [5MR]

Insurance: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew homeowners insurance policies because of the presence of certain types of drywall in the home (see H.R. 4094), H13068 [17NO]

Internet: condemn censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of filtering software and urge high-tech companies to promote Internet as tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment (see H. Res. 590), H7705 [26JN]

Languages: support programs that offer instruction in Chinese language and culture (see H.R. 2313), H5398 [7MY]

Liu Xiaobo: urge release of incarcerated democratic activist (see H. Con. Res. 151), H6743 [12JN]

Power resources: negotiate a bilateral agreement with the U.S. on clean energy cooperation (see S. Res. 77), S3369 [18MR]

Product safety: investigate drywall imports, prohibit further imports, recall hazardous drywall, seek penalties against manufacturers, and provide assistance to homeowners affected by hazardous drywall (see S. Res. 91), S3986 [30MR]

SBA: improve and extend certain disaster assistance and hurricane relief programs and provide assistance to homeowners affected by defective drywall imported from China (see S. 2731), S11205 [5NO]

Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 200), H11457 [15OC]

———resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 18), H162 [9JA]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2602 [23FE]

Tariff: ester gum 10D from China (see S. 2133), S10917 [29OC]

———Poly-Pale from China (see S. 2134), S10917 [29OC]

Taxation: exclude from gross income remediation payments for hazardous drywall (see H.R. 4362), H15500 [16DE]

Temple University: anniversary of Beasley School of Law China Rule of Law Program (see S. Res. 280), S9653 [22SE]

World's Fair: support full U.S. participation in the Shanghai 2010 Expo (see H. Res. 509), H6265 [4JN]

Letters

Allow poultry imports from China and implement Food Safety and Inspection Service regulation governing such imports: several organizations, H7790 [8JY]

Call for release of Liu Xiaobo: Liu Xia, E860 [2AP]

Declassify all information about capture and detention of Chinese Uyghur detainees, including a threat assessment for each detainee: Representative Wolf, H5066 [4MY]

Express condolences to families of victims of tsunami in American Samoa, E2440 [2OC]

———Yang Jiechi, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, E2447 [6OC]

Human rights violations in China: Representative Wolf, H1638 [23FE]

Release of prisoners of conscience detained or imprisoned in China: Speaker Pelosi, H6043 [2JN]

SBA Disaster Recovery and Reform Act: Karen Gordon Mills, SBA, S11212 [5NO]

———several Senators, S11212 [5NO]

Lists

Key prisoners in China who should be released, H6043 [2JN]

Messages

Certification That Export of Certain Items to China Is Not Detrimental to the U.S. Space Launch Industry: President Obama, S3161 [17MR], S4510 [21AP], H3471 [17MR], H4548 [21AP]

Certification That Export of Certain Items to the People's Republic of China Is Not Detrimental to the U.S. Space Launch Industry: President Obama, S2765 [4MR], H2957 [4MR]

Press releases

Case Update—Elderly Activist Shuang Shuying Released; Reports Abuses in Prison: Human Rights in China (organization), E588 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: require the U.S. to come to agreement with India and China on emission reduction standards before implementing standards in the U.S., H7458 [26JN]

Bermuda: express gratitude for receipt of Chinese Uyghurs released from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and support ability of former detainees to participate in local communities and Bermudan society (H. Res. 774), E2365 [24SE]

———payment to receive Chinese Uyghur detainees, H6820 [16JN]

Budget: deficit, H6419 [10JN]

China Ocean Shipping Co. (COSCO): tribute, E2577 [20OC]

Coal: economic impact of decreased coal production, H10436 [1OC]

Confucius: tribute (H. Res. 784), H11832, H11833 [27OC]

CPSC: study contaminated drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007, H11560 [21OC]

———study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007, H8209 [16JY]

———study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007 (H.R. 1977), H5363 [7MY]

Democracy: tribute to Unprecedented Campaign To End Tyranny, E1117 [12MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow poultry imports from China and implement Food Safety and Inspection Service regulation governing such imports, H7790 [8JY]

———clarify definition of catfish as related to the domestic catfish industry, H7804, H7805 [8JY]

Dept. of Defense: report on China's military power, H4001 [25MR]

Dept. of Energy: encourage cooperation with China on joint research, development, or commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration technology, energy efficiency, or renewable energy resources (H.R. 2312), E1105 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: declassify all information about capture and detention of Chinese Uyghur detainees, including a threat assessment for each detainee, H5065, H5069 [4MY], H5100, H5105, H5108, H5138 [5MY], H5603 [14MY], H6296-H6298 [8JN]

Falun Gong: anniversary of persecution, E985 [27AP], E1829 [17JY]

———anniversary of persecution (H. Res. 605), H12537 [6NO]

Foreign policy: condemn actions that could unnecessarily escalate tensions with the U.S., including actions relative to the U.S.S. Impeccable and subsequent rejection of U.S. protests to the incident (H. Con. Res. 72), H3379 [12MR], H3450 [17MR], H4001 [25MR]

———provide for increased funding and support for diplomacy (H.R. 2311), E1105 [7MY]

Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to markets, H5691 [18MY], H9196 [30JY]

———authorize assistance to small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses to promote exports (H.R. 2310), E1105 [7MY]

———economic impact of tariff increase on tires from China, H9499 [15SE]

Human rights: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, H6079 [3JN], H6161 [4JN], E1319 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (H. Res. 489), H6040-H6051, H6052 [2JN], E1288, E1294 [3JN], E1327 [4JN]

———condemn offenders of human rights and religious freedom, H1048 [9FE], E809 [30MR]

———condemn violence against demonstrators, protect human rights, and cease suppression of media relative to conflict between Han Chinese and Uyghur ethnic groups, H8011 [13JY]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (H. Res. 226), H3307-H3315 [11MR], E682 [17MR]

———support detained activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (H. Res. 877), H12535-H12540 [6NO]

———violations, H1637 [23FE], H2812 [25FE], H6042-H6049 [2JN], H7832 [8JY], H8964 [29JY], H11104 [7OC], E588 [6MR], E2671 [29OC], E2693 [3NO]

Internet: condemn censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of filtering software and urge high-tech companies to promote Internet as tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment (H. Res. 590), H11548 [21OC]

Languages: support programs that offer instruction in Chinese language and culture (H.R. 2313), E1105 [7MY]

Liu Xiaobo: call for release, E860 [2AP]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist (H. Con. Res. 151), H10105, H10106 [30SE]

Obama, President: call for extension of invitation to meet with Dalai Lama during U.S. visit, H10462 [6OC]

———evaluation of human rights policies, E1693-E1695 [9JY], E2347 [23SE], E2779 [17NO]

Product safety: investigate effects of drywall imports on foreclosures and availability of property insurance for homes where defective drywall imports are present, H5363, H5364 [7MY]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H560 [27JA], H1062 [9FE], H1202 [11FE], H1282 [12FE], H3071, H3072 [6MR], H6248 [4JN], H8311 [17JY], H12538, H12539 [6NO], H13127 [18NO], E11 [6JA]

SBA: make low-interest disaster loans to homeowners for repair or replacement of toxic drywall installed in principal residences, H12111-H12113 [29OC]

SIAS International University: anniversary, E531 [3MR]

Taiwan: tribute to improved relations with China, E1039 [30AP]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E884 [2AP]

———reaffirm U.S. commitment (H. Con. Res. 55), H3777-H3780 [24MR], H9822 [23SE], E1034 [30AP], E1183 [18MY], E1199 [19MY]

Technology: prohibit removal of satellites and related components from U.S. munitions list that may be transferred or launched into space by China, H6439, H6440 [10JN]

U.N.: human rights record of certain Human Rights Council members relative to policy towards Israel, H11557 [21OC]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in China, H2651, H2652 [25FE], H3306 [11MR]

U.S. policy, H7831-H7835 [8JY], H11104-H11106 [7OC]

Wang Bingzhang: detention of Chinese democracy activist by China, E2 [6JA]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, E1053 [4MY]

World's Fair: support full U.S. participation in the Shanghai 2010 Expo (H. Res. 509), E1308 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: global warming, S9648 [22SE]

CPSC: study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007, S5794 [21MY]

———study drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007 (S. 739), S4709 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Bermuda, S6647 [16JN]

District of Columbia: U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue meeting, S8124 [27JY]

Economy: sale of Treasury bills for debt reduction, S9074 [7AU]

Foreign policy: importance of arms control policies, S690 [21JA]

Foreign trade: authorize assistance to small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses to promote exports (S. 1616), S9016 [6AU]

———U.S. deficit, S3337 [18MR], S3754 [25MR], S4743-S4745 [27AP], S11095 [4NO]

General Motors Corp.: decision to open production plants in China, S5484 [14MY]

Human rights: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, S6027 [3JN], S6156, S6180 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (S. Res. 167), S6164 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (S. Res. 171), S6316, S6317 [8JN]

———condemn violence against demonstrators, protect human rights, and cease suppression of media relative to conflict between Han Chinese and Uyghur ethnic groups, S7253 [8JY]

———violations, S4658-S4660 [23AP], S8164, S8189 [28JY]

Huntsman, Jon M., Jr.: nomination to be Ambassador to China, S9093 [7AU]

Liu Xiaobo: urge release of incarcerated democratic activist, S13695 [21DE], S14137 [24DE]

Mulloy, Patrick A.: nomination to U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, unanimous-consent agreement, S11377 [16NO]

Philippines: express condolences to the citizens and support for Philippine Government in aftermath of devastating tropical storms, S9896 [29SE]

Product safety: investigate drywall imports, prohibit further imports, recall hazardous drywall, seek penalties against manufacturers, and provide assistance to homeowners affected by hazardous drywall (S. Res. 91), S4710 [24AP]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, S1836 [6FE]

Reinsch, William A.: nomination to U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, unanimous-consent agreement, S11377 [16NO]

SBA: improve and extend certain disaster assistance and hurricane relief programs and provide assistance to homeowners affected by defective drywall imported from China (S. 2731), S11207-S11210 [5NO]

Supreme Court: ruling on release of Chinese Uyghurs from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S10620, S10621 [21OC]

Temple University: anniversary of Beasley School of Law China Rule of Law Program (S. Res. 280), S9681 [22SE]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in China, S2618 [2MR], S2674, S2678 [3MR], S2788-S2795 [5MR]

U.S. policy, S6164 [4JN]

Reports filed

Nomination of Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., To Be Ambassador to China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8762 [4AU]

Statements

Prison Experience: Shuang Shuying, E588 [6MR]

Tibetan National Uprising Day Anniversary: Dalai Lama, H3310-H3312 [11MR]

Tables

Public debt held by foreigners, H1203 [11FE]

Testimonies

By Cracking Down on Heresies, the Government Reduces Venues for Religious Activities in Rural Areas: Wang Guangze, E2676 [2NO]

Challenges Rights Defense Attorneys in China Face and Its Future Prospect: Li Fangping, E2694 [3NO]

Expecting the Second Transformation of China's Religious Policies: Cao Zhi, E2676-E2678 [2NO]

On the Religious Case in Shanxi and the Status of Religious Freedom in China: Dai Jinbo, E2693 [3NO]

Rule of Law in China: Jiang Tianyong, E2671 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 55, reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan Relations Act, H3777 [24MR]

H. Con. Res. 151, urge China to release incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo, H10105 [30SE]

H. Res. 226, recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, H3307 [11MR]

H. Res. 489, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, H6040 [2JN]

H. Res. 784, tribute to Confucius, H11832 [27OC]

H. Res. 877, support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake in China, H12536 [6NO]

S. 1616, U.S.-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act, S9016 [6AU]

S. 2731, SBA Disaster Recovery and Reform Act, S11210-S11212 [5NO]

S. Res. 24, commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China, S998 [28JA]

S. Res. 76, work with China to reduce or eliminate tariff and nontariff barriers to trade in clean energy and environmental goods and services, S3377 [18MR]

S. Res. 77, negotiate a bilateral agreement with China on clean energy cooperation, S3377 [18MR]

S. Res. 91, investigate drywall imports from China, prohibit further imports, recall hazardous drywall, seek penalties against manufacturers, and provide assistance to homeowners affected by hazardous drywall, S4006 [30MR]

S. Res. 155, ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uyghur people in China, S5874 [21MY]

S. Res. 167, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6050 [3JN]

S. Res. 171, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6273, S6317 [8JN]

S. Res. 217, tribute to China Ocean Shipping Co. (COSCO), S7704 [20JY]

S. Res. 280, Temple University's Beasley School of Law China Rule of Law Program anniversary, S9681 [22SE]