Congressional Human Rights Caucus letter to Ambassador Yang 
Jiechi

We write to ask your assistance in the case of Dr. Yang Jianli, who, according to our information, was detained on Friday, April 26, 2002, in Kunming, China. We would like to ask you for further information regarding his exact whereabouts, his medical condition, and urge you to extend all humanitarian considerations to Dr. Yang.

It is our understanding that Dr. Yang may have violated Chinese immigration laws as he reportedly traveled on false or incomplete documents. While the People's Republic of China and the United States share a joint interest and natural right in defending territorial boarders from any illegal breaches, Dr. Yang's health and his special circumstances are of particular concern to us. Dr. Yang is a permanent U.S. resident and lives with his wife and child in Brookline, Massachusetts. He is a prominent advocate for democracy and human rights in China and has testified numerous times on Capitol Hill.

The People's Republic of China has continually expressed willingness to work to improve human rights conditions in China. If the PRC were to apply humanitarian considerations in the case of Dr. Yang, it would be a statement not lost on the U.S. and the world.

Thank you for your time and concern in this matter of utmost importance.

Sincerely,

__________________________ TOM LANTOS Co-Chair, Congressional Human Rights Caucus	__________________________ FRANK WOLF Co-Chair, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
__________________________ BARNEY FRANK Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus	__________________________ CHRIS SMITH Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus -------------------------- Source: "ChinaEWeekly".