China on March 3, 2022 issued a white paper on the country's progress in developing sports for persons with disabilities. Titled "China's Parasports: Progress and the Protection of Rights," the white paper was released by the State Council Information Office one day before the opening of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, along with making progress in the cause of the disabled, the country has steadily developed parasports, blazing a path that carries distinct Chinese features and respects the trends of the times, according to the white paper.[more..]

China issued a white paper to elaborate on how its realization of all-round moderate prosperity represents comprehensive progress in ensuring universal human rights in China, and a new contribution to the world's human rights cause on August 12, 2021. Titled "Moderate Prosperity in All Respects: Another Milestone Achieved in China's Human Rights," the white paper was released by the State Council Information Office. The white paper said under the Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership, the Chinese people "completed the historic transformation from poverty to secure access to food and clothing, to a decent life, and finally to moderate prosperity."[more..]

China's State Council Information Office issued a white paper detailing the country's progress in protecting the rights of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 14, 2021. The white paper, titled "Respecting and Protecting the Rights of All Ethnic Groups in Xinjiang," said the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government have upheld a people-centered approach to human rights protection and Xinjiang has made steady progress in this regard over the past 70-plus years.[more..]

China’s State Council Information Office issued a white paper on the practice of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in respecting and protecting human rights on June 24, 2021. The year 2021 marks the centenary of the CPC. Over the past century, the CPC has invested a huge effort in human rights protection, adding significantly to global human rights progress, said the white paper. For a hundred years, the CPC has always put people first, applying the principle of universality of human rights in the context of the national conditions. It regards the rights to subsistence and development as the primary and basic human rights, and believes that living a life of contentment is the ultimate human right, said the white paper.[more..]

A white paper, titled "Seeking Happiness for People: 70 Years of Progress on Human Rights in China," was released by China's State Council Information Office on September 22, 2019. "Living a happy life is the primary human right," the document said, adding that China regards the rights to subsistence and development as the primary and basic human rights and has been improving the rights of its people in a coordinated manner since its founding in 1949. It also noted that, in the new era, China will continue to uphold cultural diversity, communicate with and learn from other civilizations and work with the international community for common development and prosperity, for progress in human rights worldwide, and for building a community with a shared future for humanity.[more..]

On July 25,2019, China issued a white paper on the country's efforts to protect rights and interests of persons with disabilities in the past 70 years. The white paper, titled "Equality, Participation and Sharing: 70 Years of Protecting the Rights and Interests of Persons with Disabilities in the PRC," was released by the State Council Information Office. Over the 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government have always put the people first and provided care for the group with special difficulties, making them participants in, contributors to, and beneficiaries of the country's social and economic development, it said.[more..]

The State Council Information Office on Monday issued a white paper on the fight against terrorism and extremism and human rights protection in Xinjiang. The Chinese government stands firmly against all forms of terrorism and extremism, and is relentless in striking hard, in accordance with the law, at any conduct advocating terrorism and extremism and any action that involves organizing, planning and carrying out terrorist activities, or infringing upon citizens’ human rights, the white paper said.[more..]

A white paper titled “Progress in Human Rights over the 40 Years of Reform and Opening Up in China,” was issued Wednesday by the State Council Information Office. Reform and opening up has helped liberate and develop social productive forces, opened up a path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and ushered in a new chapter in the development of human rights, according to the white paper. [more..]

A white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office on Friday lauded "remarkable progress" in the law-based protection of human rights over the past five years. According to the white paper, titled "New Progress in the Legal Protection of Human Rights in China," the country has opened a new era of human rights protection. The undertaking of human rights protection in China has made much headway and China is contributing to the diversity of human civilization and providing Chinese wisdom and solutions to promote social progress.[more..]

The Chinese government Friday published a white paper on public health, stressing that health is a precondition for the survival of humanity and the development of human society. The white paper, released by the State Council Information Office, introduced facts about the development of public health as an essential element of human rights in China. The right to health is a basic human right rich in connotations. It is the guarantee for a life with dignity. Everyone is entitled to the highest standard of health, equally available and accessible, according to the white paper.[more..]

A white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office on Thursday lauded "great progress" in the protection of human rights of people of various ethnic groups in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. According to the white paper, titled "Human Rights in Xinjiang - Development and Progress," Xinjiang's economic and social development has entered a new historical phase since China launched its epoch-making reform and opening-up drive in 1978.[more..]

The Chinese government Thursday issued a white paper on the right to development, expounding on its philosophy, practice and contribution. The white paper, titled "The Right to Development: China's Philosophy, Practice and Contribution," said that development is the top priority of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in governance and national revitalization, and the key to resolving all other problems. It said that China is willing to join the international community to share its philosophy and experience and to boost sound development of global human rights.[more..]

The Chinese government on Monday issued a white paper that hailed the efforts and progress made in poverty alleviation and human rights. The white paper, titled "China's Progress in Poverty Reduction and Human Rights," said poverty reduction is the most telling evidence of China's progress in human rights. The white paper said China has made an enormous contribution to poverty reduction worldwide. Over the past 30 years since the launch of the reform and opening up drive, more than 700 million Chinese people have been lifted out of poverty.[more..]

A white paper published Monday by the State Council Information Office hailed the new progress made in human rights protection in the field of justice as China enhances the rule of law in all respects. The white paper, titled "New Progress in the Judicial Protection of Human Rights in China," said the judiciary is the last line of defense to safeguard social fairness and justice, and judicial protection of human rights is an important part of human rights progress in a country.[more..]

The Chinese government on Monday released a white paper upholding China's unique pattern of protecting human rights and elaborating the progress in 2014. "The tremendous achievements China has made in its human rights endeavors fully demonstrate that it is taking the correct path of human rights development that suits its national conditions," says the white paper published by the State Council Information Office under the title "Progress in China's Human Rights in 2014." The white paper is China's 12th report on human rights since the government began releasing such reports in 1991.[more..]

The Chinese government on Monday released a white paper detailing the progress made in human rights in 2013, highlighting enhanced social fairness, justice and freedom of speech. "China's progress in its human rights undertaking is there for everybody to see, and every unbiased and reasonable observer can draw a fair conclusion," said the white paper, published by the State Council Information Office under the title "Progress in China's Human Rights in 2013."[more..]

The Chinese government on Tuesday released a white paper detailing the progress made in human rights in 2012, stressing its achievements in improving living standards and increasing room for citizens to express their opinions. "The cause of human rights in China has entered a stage of planned, sustainable, steady and comprehensive development," says the white paper, published by the State Council Information Office under the title "Progress in China's Human Rights in 2012."[more..]

The Chinese government Sunday released a white paper on human rights in China in 2009, highlighting the role of Internet freedom and the country's efforts in safeguarding citizens' legitimate civil and political rights. "The overall cause of human rights has been promoted in an all-round way," says the white paper, published by the State Council Information Office under the title "Progress in China's Human Rights in 2009."[more..]

China on Wednesday published a white paper to show the marked progress in its human rights protection efforts in the year 2004. The 41-page document, the 8th of its kind since 1991, has been intended to "help the international community toward a better understanding of the human rights situation in China," said the Information Office of the State Council which released it. The year 2004 is an important year for China in building a well-off society in an all-round way, the white paper said. "It is also a year that saw all-round progress in China's human rights undertakings," it added.[more..]

On Tuesday the central government issued a white paper entitled "Progress in China's Human Rights Cause in 2003." It has been applauded by many experts and scholars as the best testament to the government's dedication to prioritizing "people first" principles. Liu Nanlai, an expert on human rights with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), said the 16,000-character white paper offers convincing proof of that dedication by reviewing specific facts and figures on the country's goals and achievements in promoting, protecting and developing human rights over the past year.[more..]

The Chinese government released a white paper detailing the progress made in human rights in 2000. "The year 2000 was a year of milestone-like significance in the course of China's development along modern lines, and also a year that witnessed continued advance in China's human rights cause. And the human rights situation maintained a good momentum of development," says the white paper, published by the State Council Information Office under the title "Progress in China's Human Rights Cause in 2000."[more..]

The Chinese government released a white paper detailing the progress made in human rights in 1998, stressing its achievements that gained dring the past 20 years since the reform and opening-up. "China witnessed continued advances in China's human rights while achieving steady development in its reform," says the white paper, published by the State Council Information Office under the title "Progress in China's Human Rights Cause in 1998."[more..]

China published a white paper to show the marked progress in its human rights protection efforts in the year 1996, detailing the progress the country has made in protecting people's rights to subsistence and development, citizens' democratic rights, the judicial guarantee for human rights, workers' rights, citizens' rights to receive education, legitimate rights and interests of women and children, as well as the guarantee of the rights of ethnic minorities. [more..]

The Chinese government released a white paper entitled "The Progress of Human Rights in China." "China has actively safeguarded the aim and principle of promoting human rights and basic freedoms set forth in the United Nations Charter and firmly opposed some countries' hegemonic acts of using a double standard for the human rights of other countries. China's principled stand on human rights has won support from many countries of the world. China has made effective efforts in maintaining world peace and promoting the healthy development of international human rights." according to the white paper.[more..]

The Chinese government released a white paper entitled "Tibet -- Its Ownership And Human Rights Situation." It presents China's Tibet with twelve chapters: Ownership of Tibet, Origins of So-called 'Tibetan Independence', The Dalai Clique's Separatist Activities and The Central Government's Policy, Feudal Serfdom in Old Tibet, The People Gain Personal Freedom, The People Enjoy Political Rights, Economic Development and Improvement of Living Standards, Freedom of Religious Belief, Development of Education and Culture, People's Health and Demographic Growth, Protection of Living Environment, and Special State Aid for Tibet's Development.[more..]

The Chinese government released a white paper entitled "Human Rights in China." It introduces the efforts and achevements the Chinese people has done in ten chapters: The Right to Subsistence--The Foremost Human Right The Chinese People Long Fight for, The Chinese People Have Gained Extensive Political Rights, Citizens Enjoy Economic, Cultural and Social Rights, Guarantee of Human Rights In China's Judicial Work, Guarantee of the Right to Work, Citizens Enjoy Freedom Of Religious Belief, Guarantee of the Rights of The Minority Nationality, Family Planning and Protection Of Human Rights, Guarantee of Human Rights For the Disabled, Active Participation in International Human Rights Activities.[more..]