We must always be open to more contact and exchange of ideas with the Chinese people. That is why the legislation calls for a doubling of current United States funding for student. cultural. and legislative exchange programs between the United States and the Peoples Republic of China. as well as doubling the funding for Radio Free Asia and programs in China operated through the National Endowment for Democracy. In addition. adopting a measure advocated by Representatives FRANK WOLF and CHRIs SmrrH. the bill requires additional and extensive training for U.S. asylum officers in recognizing religious persecution. The legislation would require an annual report by the President on whether there has been improvement in Chinas policy of religious toleration and in its overall human rights record. including during the transition in Hong Kong. The sanctions would sunset after 1 year.
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