Katie Porter: “the human rights and other abuses perpetrated by the Government of the People's Republic of China comprise a series of…”

“the human rights and other abuses perpetrated by the Government of the People's Republic of China comprise a series of ongoing and outrageous assaults on international comity and basic human decency. China's unacceptable behavior has been, and continues to be, egregious as measured by any reasonable standard of international conduct. Perhaps of greatest concern, China shows no sign of abating in its misdeeds but, rather, seems compelled to follow a course of worsening behavior. China's actions are so egregious that they cry out for a response. Day after day we hear reports regarding Chinese human rights abuses. Last December, after being under arrest for 21 months without charge, prodemocracy activist Wei Jingsheng was sentenced to 14 years in prison despite repeated international pleas for his release. The imprisonment of those who attempt to freely express themselves is common practice in China. In January and February, worldwide outrage turned on China when it became public knowledge that innocent children in Chinese orphanages were routinely starved to death as part of a program to rid society of its unwanted, and most fragile citizens. China's aggressive and harsh policies have extended beyond the mainland.…”