U.S. Assistance Efforts in China
Overview of Program Areas and Spending
United States foreign assistance efforts in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) primarily aim to promote human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and environmental conservation in China (including Tibet) and to support Tibetan livelihoods and culture. With the exception of some programs in Tibet, U.S. assistance to China does not focus on development objectives such as poverty reduction, economic growth, basic health care and education, and governmental capacity. Congressionally mandated human rights and democracy efforts — rule of law, civil society, public participation in government, and related programs — constitute an important component of U.S. human rights policy toward…
