[20010717]RS20691_2001年再次投票支持中国的NTR以及过去的国会决定.pdf

Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20691Updated July 17, 2001Voting on NTR for China Again in 2001, andPast Congressional DecisionsKerry DumbaughSpecialist in Asian AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummarySince 1990, Congress has faced an annual, contentious decision on whether, andunder what conditions, to renew normal trade relations (NTR) status with China foranother year. This annual exercise occurred because under U.S. law, Chinas NTR statusis temporary, and the President has to recommend its renewal each year by June 3. In2000, the 106th Congress considered and passed H.R. 4444 (P.L. 106-286), which wouldeliminate the annual NTR renewal process and grant permanent NTR to China. But thisAct only grants permanent NTR to China once it joins the World Trade Organization. Since this has not yet happened, President Bush on June 1, 2001, was compelled torecommend another temporary extension of Chinas NTR status for one year in order forit to continue uninterrupted. The NTR renewal is subject to enactment of a jointresolution of disapproval by Congress. Such a joint resolution, H.J.