<span style="color: #222222;">In the United States, a bipartisan group of 18 powerful American lawmakers has condemned China's alleged persecution of religious minorities and actions to limit free expression and practice of faith. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Senator Chuck Grassley said in Washington yesterday that the persecution of religious minorities at the hands of some Chinese government officials is wrong and must stop. He said people should be able to freely express their religious beliefs. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">A resolution moved in this regard in the Senate condemning violence against religious minorities in China and actions that limit free expression and practice of faith. </span><br />