US President Donald Trump has signed the Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020, giving US’ Tibet policy a final push and reiterating America’s commitment to support the cause of Tibet and the Tibetan government in exile (Central Tibetan Administration, CTA).
The United States Congress had passed the Tibet Policy and Support Act last week, provoking howls of protest from the Chinese foreign ministry that calls the legislation as an attempt to meddle in China’s affairs.
Trump signed the act on Sunday as part of the massive $2.3 trillion package for the year-end bill to provide long-delayed coronavirus relief and fund the federal government. The US Senate last week unanimously passed the bill despite China’s protest.
Reacting to the move, Dr Lobsang Sangay, President of CTA, called it a historic moment.
“History made again! President Trump signs the Omnibus bill, which means the Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020 is now LAW!,” he tweeted.
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