Crux article on Smith's India op-ed'Rubio visits Missionaries of Charity on the first day of his visit to India'
freedom that are constituent elements of a functioning democracy like the U.S. and India. “There are legitimate concerns
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Washington Examiner Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'Rubio's tall task in New Delhi visit: Protect religious freedom or risk lasting damage'
Hindu cultural superpower. It is also a vibrant democracy — both free and stable, and by many measures
VOA Mandarin Service article on Smith's H.Res.1259'On the Eve of the U.S.-China Summit, Both Houses of Congress Unanimously Pass Resolution Urging China to Release Political Prisoners'
face political imprisonment for standing up for democracy and freedom.” “Now that this resolution has passed the Senate … February 2026, the 78-year-old pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Prior
The Epoch Times article on Smith's H.Res.1259'Congress Passes Resolutions Urging Trump to Press Xi on Political Prisoners'
suffer political imprisonment for standing up for democracy and freedom. “While the Chinese have ... made some important gestures
Save Jersey article on Smith's advocacy for Jimmy Lai'Chris Smith Urges Trump to Press China on Political Prisoners Ahead of Summit'
year-old founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, has been imprisoned since 2020 under … treatment of political dissidents, religious minorities, and pro-democracy activists. The renewed congressional push comes as Trump seeks
“America will not be silent while the CCP imprisons the innocent”House unanimously passes Smith resolution urging Trump to raise cases of political prisoners in China during impending meeting with Xi
imprisoned because he defended freedom of the press, democracy, and the rule of law in Hong Kong
"Mr. President: We're backing your request to release Jimmy Lai"Smith thanks President Trump for continuing to raise cases of Jimmy Lai, Pastor Ezra Jin during upcoming summit in Beijing
year-old founder and publisher of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily suffers from a myriad of health
The Epoch Times article on CECC letter to President Trump'Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump to Press Xi on Political Prisoners During China Visit'
raise the case of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist who was sentenced to 20 years in prison
The Epoch Times exclusive article on Smith's new legislation'House to Vote on Resolution Urging Trump to Confront Xi on China's Political Prisoners'
doctor Dr. Gulshan Abbas; and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Jimmy Lai outside West Kowloon Magistrates … founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was sentenced in February to 20 years
More than 100 members of Congress send letterRep. Smith, Sen. Scott lead bicameral letter to President Trump urging him to raise Jimmy Lai’s case during upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping
family, and all advocates for free speech and democracy, would be eternally grateful if President Trump secured Jimmy
Christianity Daily article on Smith's TLHRC hearing'U.S. Congressional Hearing Highlights Crisis in North Korean Human Rights Movement'
regarded South Korea as an ally of liberal democracy and a partner in promoting human rights, concerns regarding … North Korea to the state of liberal democracy in South Korea. She argued that while North Korean defectors
VOA article on Smith's TLHRC hearing'The US Congress held a hearing on the human rights situation in North Korea'
serious concerns about a decline in South Korean democracy. This article was published on April
Smith chairs hearing on North Korean human rights & weakening of democracy in South KoreaIs South Korea under President Lee becoming communist?
hearing on North Korean human rights & weakening of democracy in South Korea Is South Korea under President … today’s hearing, underscored the erosion of democracy, capitalism, and the freedoms of speech and religion currently taking
Rep. Smith condemns the assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
eroding civil discourse and debate. “For our democracy to survive—and even flourish—we must renounce every manifestation
Rep. Smith debates on the House floor against the Massie-Khanna War Powers Resolution
somehow matriculate from a brutal dictatorship to a democracy in those 10 years? That provided the Iranians
Rep. Smith on U.S.-Israel military action in Iran
program and cease its bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests. Despite ample warnings and admonishments to negotiate seriously
Rep. Smith to host Claire Lai, daughter of Jimmy Lai, at President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union
CECC), will host Claire Lai—the daughter of democracy and free speech champion, Jimmy Lai—at President Trump … author of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act ( HR 3289 ). “She and her brother, Sebastien
Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on international religious freedomDefending Religious Freedom Around the World
just in the Middle East, but throughout Western democracies—including and especially in the United States. Brutal dictatorships
Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at hearing on BelarusHuman Rights in Belarus Today: Political Prisoners and the Ongoing Crackdown
candidate. A tremendous popular movement for democracy had been building around Sergey and flowed into Svetlana’s heroic … introduced legislation in this Congress that would promote democracy and human rights in the country. The Belarus Democracy
Tues., February 3: Rep. Chris Smith to chair hearing on Belarus"Human Rights in Belarus Today: Political Prisoners and the Ongoing Crackdown"
Commission (TLHRC) and author of the landmark Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 and multiple reauthorizations , will chair … political prisoners remain incarcerated, and the Belarusian democracy movement continues to operate largely in exile. WHAT : Congressional hearing
Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on DRC-Rwanda conflictAdvancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump’s Washington Accords
leaders cannot deliver the benefits of democracy—namely, citizen protection and respect for human rights—the country could
Imposing sanctions and protecting human rightsSmith, Salazar introduce the Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026
silence the Church, crush free speech, and destroy democracy, because they fear a free people. “Their human rights … Raise international concerns about the human rights and democracy crises in Nicaragua and support the religious and opposition
Honoring WWII hero and Ocean County nativeNew Toms River VA facility officially named “Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell VA Clinic”
fought for and stood for: freedom and democracy,” remarked J. Mark Mutter. “While we cannot repay
Jimmy Lai’s son, Sebastien, testified at CECC hearingRep. Smith on the shameful conviction of Hong Kong businessman and democracy/free speech champion, Jimmy Lai
newspaper Apple Daily and an outspoken advocate for democracy and free speech—on fraudulent, politically motivated national security … Jimmy’s leadership as an advocate for democracy and free speech, he is a model of Christian conscience
Thanks to President Trump for direct engagementChris Smith on the release of Belarusian political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski; announces January hearing on remaining prisoners
longtime champion of human rights and democracy in Belarus and author of landmark U.S. legislation—the Belarus Democracy … citizens. “As the prime author of the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 and multiple reauthorizations, as well