The Secretary shall submit his recommendation to the President before June 3, 1994. The Secretary, and other appropriate officials of the United States, shall pursue resolutely all legislative and executive actions to ensure that China abides by its commitments to follow fair, nondiscriminatory trade practices in dealing with U.S. businesses, and adheres to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Missile Technology Control Regime guidelines and parameters, and other nonproliferation commitments. This order does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any person or entity against the United States, its officers, or employees. Yesterday the American people won a tremendous victory as a majority of the House of Representatives joined me in adopting our plan to revitalize America's economic future. Today, members of Congress have joined me to announce a new chapter in United States policy toward China.
China occupies an important place in our nation's foreign policy.
It is the world's most populous state, its fastest growing major economy, and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Its future will do much to shape the future of Asia, our security and trade relations in the Pacific, and a host of global issues, from the environment to weapons proliferation. Unfortunately, over the past four years our nation spoke with a divided voice when it came to China. Americans were outraged by the killing of pro-democracy demonstrators at Tiananmen square in June of 1989. Congress was determined to have our nation's stance toward China reflect our outrage.