The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow China to be de-listed as a »developing country» by international organizations.
The measure passed unanimously, with 415 votes in favor and none against, and will now be passed to the State Department to set in motion the issues to modify the status for the Asian giant, which will be classified as a »middle-income country», »high-income country» or »developed country».
The document also asks not to grant Beijing »preferential treatment». Congresswoman Young Kim, a Republican and sponsor of the measure, stressed that China already has the »second largest economy in the world, behind only the United States». If we are treated as a developed country, so should they,» she said, according to The Hill.
In this sense, he warned that China – which has some privileges based on the current rating – has been using this status over time to »harm other countries that really have needs».
»This measure is important and points the finger at China for not doing its fair share before international organizations and in the framework of treaties, so it calls on China to do more,» said Democratic Congresswoman Susan Wild.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
