US House Passes Bill to Sanction Chinese Officials

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the STOP CCP Act, aimed at imposing sanctions on senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials, including President Xi Jinping, for human rights abuses and aggressive actions towards Taiwan and Hong Kong. The bill, which received bipartisan support with a vote of 243 to 174, targets individuals involved in violations of Hong Kong's autonomy, military aggressiveness against Taiwan, and the repression of Uyghur Muslims. Sanctions include prohibiting these officials from buying or selling property in the U.S. and revoking their entry visas, with similar restrictions extending to their adult family members. Representative Lisa McClain emphasized the necessity of holding the CCP accountable amidst what she termed as atrocities and aggression by China. The legislation also reinforces U.S. commitments to Taiwan's security amidst rising tensions. The passage of this bill reflects a broader strategy to decouple from the CCP and address national security threats posed by China.