Letter from Representative Christopher Cox to President Bush

The Los Angeles Times reported yesterday that Mr. Yang Jianli,a U.S based advocate for freedom in China, was detained by PRC authorities in Kunming. Under government orders, he is reportedly confined to his hotel.

As your administration prepares to meet with visiting PRC officials, I wanted to make you aware of this violation of Article 13 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A resolution of this matter before or during these meetings would be an indication of better U.S-PRC relations. Enhanced freedom to travel within and between the PRC and the United States will serve our mutual interest, and expediting the release of Mr. Yang would be a good first step toward this goal.

Sincerely, Christopher Cox
Chairman of the House Policy Committee

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Source: "ChinaEWeekly".