May 31, 2017 -- A delegation of China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) led by Qiangba Puncog, chairman of the CSHRS and vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, visited Chile from May 25 to May 27. The delegation held talks with Chile’s human rights departments on human rights studies, education and development.

 

Qiangba Puncog gave an introduction of the CSHRS whose major functions include compiling human rights blue book, and providing human rights education and training to civil servants and the public.

To respect and protect human rights is one of the principles laid down in China’s Constitution. China has acceded to nearly 30 international human rights conventions and enacted a series of laws and regulations on human rights protection. China proposes to promote global human rights governance through equal consultation and opposes double standard and politicizing human rights issues, said Qiangba Puncog.

 

Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic relations with China and the bilateral relations have been improving. Qiangba Puncog hopes to deepen human rights exchanges and enhance mutual understanding and learning through this visit

 

The delegation will also visit Peru.