Wu Haitao (1st L), deputy head of the Chinese delegation, speaks during the 17th session of the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group in Geneva on Oct. 25, 2013. The report of the second round of the UPR on China was adopted on Friday by the Working Group on the UPR of the HRC. (Xinhua/Wang Siwei)

GENEVA, Oct. 25, 2013 -- The report of the second round of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on China was adopted on Friday by the Working Group on the UPR of the Human Rights Council (HRC).

Wu Haitao, deputy head of the Chinese delegation, said in his statement that the Chinese delegation appreciates the spirit of independence, impartiality, transparency and dedication that has been demonstrated in the preparation of the report.

He added that the report is in general an objective and balanced reflection of the review of China by the working group.