State Legislatures and the China Challenge

Beijing is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases; the largest source of marine debris; the worst perpetrator of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; and the world’s largest consumer of trafficked wildlife and timber products.

Officials met virtually for consultations on efforts to advance a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, discussing ways to work together to respond to COVID-19, promote transparency, and protect the rules-based order the region has long enjoyed.

Despite its obligations and commitments, the Iranian regime continues to subvert its justice system to fuel fear and repression. Today, the U.S. sanctioned several Iranian officials and entities for gross violations of human rights.