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This resolution asserts that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is conducting an illegal, asymmetric war against the United States and West Virginia through various unconventional means, including chemical warfare (such as fentanyl), biological warfare (like COVID-19), cyberattacks, influence operations, and intelligence gathering. The resolution calls for a comprehensive government response, requesting that the Governor take necessary actions through executive branch agencies, and instructing the State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Attorney General to identify and potentially recover debts or property from PRC entities. As a unique provision, the resolution automatically forgives all public debt held by PRC-affiliated entities since October 1, 2019. Additionally, the West Virginia Legislature invites other states to join in similar actions to counter what they characterize as the PRC's illegal war, and directs the House of Delegates' Clerk to distribute certified copies of the resolution to state officials and legislative bodies nationwide, seeking broader support for their stance against the PRC's perceived hostile actions.

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res