Representative Christopher H. Smith, Chair
Senator Jeff Merkley, Cochair
Human Rights and Rule of Law in China: Where Are We Now and Where Do We Go From Here?
628 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 | Friday, December 12, 2008 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
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This distinguished panel of experts and former Administration officials provided a range of perspectives on:
- Lessons learned as we look back on 30 years since the normalization of US-China relations
- Impact of U.S. programs and policies on development of rule of law and human rights in China, including an assessment of the current Administration's policies
- Where we should go from here as we look ahead to the new Administration
This event was preceded at 10 a.m. in Room 628 Dirksen Senate Office Building by a CECC staff briefing on human rights and rule of law developments in China in 2008.
Panelists: