Sec. 203. UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONSHIP

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## SEC. 203 UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONSHIP ###

(a)In General The United States Government— ####

(1)expresses grave concerns with Chinese actions that seek— #####

(A)to further constrain space for civil society and religion within China; and #####

(B)to undermine a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region; ####

(2)encourages China to play a constructive role in world affairs by demonstrating consistent respect for the rule of law and international norms; ####

(3)seeks to build a positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship with China— #####

(A)by expanding areas of cooperation; and #####

(B)by addressing areas of disagreement, including over human rights, economic policies, and maritime security; and ####

(4)is committed to working with China on shared regional and global challenges, especially— #####

(A)upholding and strengthening the rules-based international system; and #####

(B)the denuclearization of North Korea. ###

(b)Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States should— ####

(1)welcome a decision by China to change course and pursue a responsible results-oriented relationship with the United States and engagement on global issues; ####

(2)encourage China to play a constructive role in the Indo-Pacific region and globally; and ####

(3)continue to call out Chinese actions that undermine the rules-based international system.