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Condemns Chinese leader Xi Jinping for deceit, for undermining peace and security, and for crimes against humanity, and encourages sanctions against Chinese Communist Party officials.

Official title: A resolution condemning the dictator of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate

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Senate

Introduced 09-OCT-2025

Referred 09-OCT-2025

Passed 16-JUN-2026

Key points

Lists grievances against the Chinese Communist Party, including its handling of COVID-19 origins, fentanyl cooperation, World Trade Organization obligations, and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Cites reported abuses against Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hong Kongers, Falun Gong practitioners, and Christians in China.
Stands in solidarity with the people of China and encourages use of Global Magnitsky sanctions against Chinese Communist Party officials, though the resolution itself imposes no sanctions.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Passed Senate, 16-JUN-2026).

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Committee referrals (1)

Foreign Relations Committee (Senate)

Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Rick Scott (R-FL) Cosponsors · 0

No cosponsors.

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