That the Senate—
honors the life and contributions of Dr. Li Wenliang, and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and to the families of all who have passed during this outbreak;
expresses its support for the people of China as they face this unprecedented public health challenge;
expresses gratitude to Dr. Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens for their efforts to spread awareness of 2019–nCoV and treat individuals who have contracted the disease;
calls on the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Communist Party of China—
to be open and transparent in investigating and responding to 2019–nCoV;
to ensure that Chinese citizens and the international community have free and unfettered access, without censorship or social media controls, to information about 2019–nCoV;
to cooperate fully with the United States Government, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in providing medical access, sharing information, and developing treatment to combat 2019–nCoV;
to cooperate fully with other governments, especially those in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other regions whose health systems already face high burdens and are operating from a lower base of capability, as well as international health organizations in combating 2019–nCoV; and
to cease efforts to exclude Taiwan from international organizations, including the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization;
affirms the vital importance of Dr. Li’s belief that “[t]here should be more openness and transparency” in China;
affirms that freedom of expression is a social good that enables experts to sound public health warnings and helps citizens ensure that their government addresses weaknesses in crisis response; and
strongly supports the people of China in their demand for freedom of speech.