HCONRES 123 · 103th Congress · International Affairs
Encouraging United States businesses to adopt a voluntary code for applying internationally recognized human rights principles when engaging in commerce in the People's Republic of China.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.(1993-07-27)
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Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Secretary of Commerce to consult with American business leaders having significant trade with or investments in the People's Republic of China to encourage them to adopt a voluntary code of conduct that: (1) follows internationally recognized human rights principles; (2) ensures that the employment of Chinese citizens is not discriminatory in terms of sex, ethnic origin, or political belief; (3) refrains from knowingly using prison labor; (4) recognizes workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively; and (5) discourages mandatory political indoctrination on business sites.…
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