Bipartisan U.S. Senate Bills Challenge China on Human Rights and Security

U.S. senators are set to propose three bipartisan bills targeting China's human rights record and security policies, focusing on issues related to minority groups, dissidents, and Taiwan. This legislative push comes as President Donald Trump concentrates on trade dealings with Beijing.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry denounced the proposed legislation as a "gross interference in China's internal affairs" and demanded an immediate halt to their progress. Despite this, proponents of the bills argue that more attention should be paid to security concerns.

With backing from both Democrats and Republicans, the bills reflect a rare cross-party consensus in Congress. The initiatives aim to maintain America's commitment to freedoms and human rights, even as Trump works on stabilizing economic ties with China.

(With inputs from agencies.)