Washington, DC – Today, the House unanimously passed the PRC Is Not A Developing Country Act (H.R. 1107), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Gerry Connolly (VA-10) to ensure the People’s Republic of China (PRC) does not get preferential treatment in any international treaties, agreements or organizations.
The PRC is Not a Developing Country Act states that it will be the policy of the United States to:
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Oppose the labeling or treatment of the PRC as a developing country in any treaty or international agreement to which the U.S. is a party;
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Oppose the labeling or treatment of the PRC as a developing country in international organizations; and,
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Pursue the labeling or treatment of the PRC as an upper middle income, high income, or developed country in each international organization of which the U.S. is a Member.
“We cannot let the People’s Republic of China exploit countries in need and take advantage of international treaties and organizations,” said Kim. “The PRC is Not a Developing Country Act will ensure that the Chinese government is not receiving favorable treatment and influence at the expense of truly developing nations. I thank my colleagues for their bipartisan support of this bill. I will keep working to ensure that the PRC is held accountable, and the United States and our values lead the way in supporting developing countries around the world.”
“For too long, China has used its status as a developing country to game the system,” said Connolly. “As the second largest economy and largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions in the world, it is time for China to stop evading its responsibilities to combat climate change and play a constructive role in the international arena. I’m proud to join Rep. Young Kim to lead the charge for a level playing field, and I’m thrilled this important legislation has passed the House.”
Watch Rep. Kim speak on the floor in support of H.R. 1107 here.
