China represents both an economic and human rights challenge for the United States.
Both parties agree that the U.S. must be active in challenging human rights abuses, including China s one-child policy, religious repression, and restriction of political speech. The majority of Republicans and Democrats also agree that China s protective trade policies hurt American businesses and inhibit American job growth. I believe the PNTR legislation will be an effective tool in addressing both of these concerns. Davis explained his belief that opening China up to American products is the best way to ensure democratic reforms there continue. Of course China s record on human rights is abysmal.