Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 20 Nov 2020, 06:53 am Print
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Washignton: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said the United States House of Representatives has passed two resolutions condemning China’s actions in Tibet and Hong Kong.
Polesi said a strong message was sent to China with the move made by the United States House of Representatives.
She tweeted: "Today, the House sent a strong message with the passage of resolutions calling for the end of China’s human rights abuses. The House on a bipartisan basis will always fight for freedom of religion & culture in Tibet and for the rule of law in Hong Kong."
Today, the House sent a strong message with the passage of resolutions calling for the end of China’s human rights abuses. The House on a bipartisan basis will always fight for freedom of religion & culture in Tibet and for the rule of law in Hong Kong.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) November 18, 2020
Relationship between the US and China has deteriorated over the past couple of years on numerous issues including COVID-19 outbreak.
China's alleged repression on people of China and Hong Kong has earned global attention in recent times.
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