United States-China Act of 1987

WRITTEN BY NANCY PELOSI
----100th Congress of the United States
IN BRIEF
An Act to hold China accountable for its violations of human rights and unfair trade practices, and to promote fair trade between the United States and China.
== Section 1. United States-China Act of 1987 ==
This Bill will be known as the United States-China Act of 1987 for the duration of this bill, in all debates, and following enactment by the executive branch will carry the same title.
== Section 2. Removal of China’s most favored-nation status ==
# The United States Trade Representative shall remove China from the most favored-nation status under the Trade Act of 1974.
# China shall not be eligible for any trade benefits under the Trade Act of 1974 until the President of the United States reports to Congress that China has taken the following steps:
## Adhered to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ceased its violations of human rights.
## Ceased its religious persecution in China and Tibet.
## Ceased its unfair trade practices which restrict American businesses.
## Provided U.S. exporters fair access to Chinese markets.
== Section 3. Sanctions ==
# The President shall impose sanctions on Chinese individuals, entities, and organizations responsible for human rights abuses and unfair trade practices against the United States.
## This may include but not limited to:
### Denying visas and freezing assets of Chinese officials who are responsible for human rights abuses.
### Freezing assets of Chinese individuals and entities that engage in unfair trade practices.
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