Peoples Republic Of China

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Hearing on Peoples's Republic of China (P.R.C.) Anti-Secession Legislation

While Beijing’s leaders claim the law simply restates China’s long-standing policy, we are deeply concerned about Article 8 of the legislation which states: "In the event that the ‘Taiwan independence’ secessionist forces should act under any name or by any means to cause the fact of Taiwan's secession from China, or that major incidents entailing Taiwan's secession from China should occur, or that possibilities for a peaceful reunification should be completely exhausted, the state shall employ non-peaceful means and other necessary measures to protect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity." This statement, now codified in law, about a non-peaceful response raises additional questions regarding how China will respond to what it perceives as ongoing efforts in Taiwan to define itself with a separate identity, including steps that fall short of declaring de jure independence. Given the aggressive military build-up opposite Taiwan -- particular ... [Read More]

V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G

Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]

Visitors' Comment Submission: After September 11: Images from Ground Zero: Joel Meyerowitz

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USIS Washington File: State Department Report, Monday, July 19, 1999

Officials from China, the United States, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea (DPRK) will meet to discuss ways to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula and replace the 1953 Armistice with a permanent peace pact, the spokesman said. ...

Rubin added that the United States views Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's efforts "to ruthlessly consolidate power" as having led to "repeated violations of the Yugoslav Federal Constitution and those of its constituent republics." (Serbia and Montenegro are the only two states left of the "Federal Republic of Yugoslavia"). ... [Read More]

Remarks

1111--06/13/03   Memorandum of Intent Between the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Singapore on Cooperation in Environmental Matters; Paula J. Dobriansky, Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs; Remarks at the Signing of a Memorandum of Intent; U.S. Department of State, Treaty Room ...

1111--10/23/03   The Threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and the Security of the Korean Peninsula; Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea; Remarks to the Korea Military Academy ; Washington, DC ... [Read More]

Nepal: Expulsion of Tibetan Refugees

On May 31 in Kathmandu the Government of Nepal turned over to representatives of the Peoples Republic of China 18 Tibetan asylum seekers, including minors, to be forcibly repatriated to China. The United States deplores this outrageous development. This action not only violates international norms and practices regarding the humane treatment of asylum seekers, but also tarnishes Nepal’s long-standing and well-deserved reputation for tolerance and hospitality. In the past, Nepal has demonstrated its respect for the rights of asylum seekers by granting access to “persons of concern” by local representatives of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. ... [Read More]