Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI) Growing concern over China’s treatment of Tibetans has prompted renewed action in the United States Congress, as senior lawmakers seek an official determination on whether China’s policies in Tibet amount to genocide or crimes against humanity, as reported by Phayul.

According to Phayul, Congressman John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, has joined as a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Tibet Atrocities Determination Act. The legislation aims to require a formal assessment by the U.S. government of China’s conduct in Tibet under international law. The bill was introduced by Republican Congressman Chris Smith and Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi.

The proposed legislation directs the US Secretary of State to investigate whether Chinese authorities have committed acts that qualify as genocide or crimes against humanity against the Tibetan people. Speaking in support of the measure, Moolenaar said ...