ABC News Online: Uyghur bill demanding sanctions on Chinese officials passes US House of Representatives
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its response to China's crackdown on its Muslim minority, drawing swift condemnation from Beijing.
The Uyghur Act of 2019 is a stronger version of a bill that angered Beijing when it passed the Senate in September.
It called on President Donald Trump to impose sanctions for the first time on a member of China's powerful politburo, even as he seeks a deal with Beijing to end a trade war buffeting the global economy.
Just last week, Mr Trump signed into law legislation supporting anti-government protesters in Hong Kong despite angry objections from China.
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Update #1: China sanctions: US House passes bill over treatment of Uighurs (BBC)
Update #2: House passes bill to sanction Chinese officials for crackdown on Muslim minority (UPI)
WNU Editor: Beijing has warned that there will be consequences .... China warns 'price must be paid' after US House approves sanctions over Uighur crackdown (France 24). More here .... China condemns US bill against Uighur camps (Al Jazeera).
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