Some estimates have been as high as 30.000. The legislation that we are considering today says mostfavorednation status continues next year only if the Chinese Government gives us the answer to that question and releases those detained for the peaceful expression of their political beliefs. As for the freedom to emigrate. that is not an option for those who are in prison. Nor is it a viable option for most students who are now told they either must work for 5 years or repay the state for their education before they can go abroad. Nor is it likely that those working for democracy in China feel comfortable applying for a passport. since they must get those passports from the police and only after a review of their activities before and after Tiananmen Square.
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