On Latest Developments in China's Human Rights Cause

China’s human rights cause has undergone a new phase of development under the reform and opening-up policy that became off icial in the late 1970s. The changes include a shift from protection of human rights by law to Constitutional protection     

Building National Level Human Rights Bases and Popularization Centers

<正>Building national human rights education and training bases is part of China’s human rights development,which shows the strong will of the Chinese government for promoting human rights and strengthening human rights protection.Such an action is not only a practical measure for implementing international human rights action plans,but also a practice of the Chinese government in respecting and implementing relevant international obligations set by the United Nations.     

Strengthen the Confidence of Human Rights and Enhance the Guarantee of Nomocracy of Human Rights in an All-Round Way

<正>Since the reform and opening up of China,the Communist Party of China has been committed to the continuous development of human rights theory and the protection of human rights through legal construction,in order to promote the development of China’s human rights cause.The principle of"respecting and protecting     

Promote Legal Protection of Human Rights

One. On the constitutional principle for human rights In March 2004, the Constitution of the People's Republic of China was revised at the Second Session of the Tenth National People's Congress (NPC). The clause that "The state shall respect and protect human rights" was written into the Constitution for the first time, thus making the policy of the Chinese government and the ruling Communist Party for respecting and protecting human rights a constitutional principle and the will of the people and the state. The revision means stronger protection for human rights in China, and it is meant to promote the development of the country's human rights cause in its     

The Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics and Human Rights Protection

Law is the fundamental method of governance and the rule of law symbolizes modern civilization. The socialist rule of law is the rule of law rooted in the Chinese tradition, and designed and led by the Communist Party of China(CPC). It is not only a tool for government, but also a driver of social progress. Meanwhile, the Chinese human rights system is also designed by the CPC. Both concepts—the socialist rule of law and the human rights system——are different from the West in terms of theory, path and systems. Human rights are the fundamental values of and the ultimate goal pursued by the rule of law; and the rule of law is the recognition of and guarantee for human rights. Efforts must be made to advance legislative, administrative and judicial protection of human rights.     

Theoretical Innovations in the Marxist Theory of Human Rights in China Since Reform and Opening-up

<正>Since the reform and openingup period began in China in late 1978,the Communist Party of China(CPC)has led the Chinese people to combine the Marxist theory of human rights with real conditions,the characteristics of the times,the historical traditions and the culture of human rights in China,in a bid to solve the"special"issues of China’s human rights development,continue to achieve theoretical innovation,and promote the healthy development of China’s human rights cause.The major theoretical     

To Actively Perform the Judicial Administration Function and Promote the Development of Cause of Human Rights

正Respect for human rights and protection of human rights are significant rules in the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China.In 2015,judicial administration departments at all levels legally exercised their duties,implemented the principles and rules in constitution,and kept strengthening propagation of human rights through creation of contents and methods which had acquired great effects.What they have done contributes significantly toward the development of human rights in China.     

A Comment on the ESCR Committee’s Consideration of the Second Chinese Report

The ESCR Committee considered China’s second Report on the Implementation of ICESCR on May 8,2014.During the last reporting period,China had made tremendous achievements in such areas as the formulation of a National Human Rights Action Plan,abolition of the Re-education Through Labor(RTL)system,implementing the right to social security and free compulsory education.In the consideration,the ESCR Committee raised old issues such as establishment of a national human rights institution,direct domestic application of the ICESCR and trade union rights as well as new ones such as human rights protection in international development or investment projects in developing countries.Nevertheless,the ESCR Committee also made a few recommendations that are not entirely appropriate,including abolition of the household registration system and family planning policy.Meanwhile,the Chinese delegation committed a few inaccuracies in describing the Chinese legal system.     

Guideline for Making,Enforcement of Laws

Respect for and protection of human rights is a constitutional principle for China. China＇s Constitution states： ＂The ,State shall respect and protect human rights＂ In practice, this constitutional principle serves as an important guideline for the making and enforcement of laws.     

＂National Human Rights Action Plan（2009-2010）＂ guarantees the equality of all ethnic groups and protects the legal rights of all the minorities.

The State Council Information Office promulgated China＇s first ＂National HumanRights Action Plan （2009-2010）＂ on April 13, 2008. This is the first time for China todetermine a national plan on human rights, which clearly defines the objectives and concrete measures to be taken by the Chinese government in the promotion and protection of human rights in the coming two years.     

A Brief Review of Discourse Changes in China’s Human Rights White Papers

Comparative analysis of China’s human rights white papers provides a valuable perspective on changes in the official human rights discourse. In terms of their structures, the white papers can be divided into three types: the mixed model, the five-in-one model and the rights-list model. The rights-list model has a consistent style, standard terminology, and an arrangement of rights in line with China’s reality. In terms of contents, the right to subsistence has been gradually reduced and the right to development is increasing. In the 2013 white paper, there was a whole chapter on social security rights, which highlights China’s social development and the priority placed on the people’s wellbeing. The right to development and social security will become a new focus of human rights discourse in China.     

On the Relationship Between Human Rights Protection and the Modernization of State Governance

The protection of human rights inherently related to modern state-governance.On the one hand,human rights protection is the foundation and criteria for modern state-governance,characterized by democracy,rule of law and civility,with human rights as a cross-cutting theme in all these elements.On the other hand,human rights protection provides conditions and motives for modernizing state governance.Human rights are pursued as a fundamental value in modern state-governance.Human rights protection is also a driving force for good governance and a touchstone for the modernity of governance.     

For Better Procuratorial Work to Protect Human Rights

The Chinese Constitution calls for respecting and protecting human rights. And accordingly, people＇s procuratorates across the country take judicial protection of human rights as their primary task. They are contributing to the development of China＇s human rights cause by getting involved in cracking down on crimes in violation of human rights while seeking to improve their own work.     

CSHRS Delegation Visits Four Countries

Asix-member delegation of the China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) headed by Deputy President Jin Jian paid a visit to Britain, France, Morocco and Egypt in December 10-27, 2002. This is the first delegation organized by CSHRS to visit the four countries and also the first such delegation visiting developing countries. The delegation made wide contacts in the four countries and exchanged views on human rights with officials, parliamentarians, non-governmental organizations, academic organizations and the media. Topics for discussion covered the human rights conditions in the four countries and China, development of non-governmental organizations, how to further cooperation, universality and particularity of human rights, judicial protection of human rights, protection of human rights of ethnic minorities, freedom of religious beliefs, human rights education and media and human rights.     

China’s Human Rights Construction Centers on People’s Livelihood

<正>I.Concept of People’s Livelihood in Traditional Chinese Culture The concept of human rights was borrowed from the West.In order to have it become rooted in China,people needed to i nd traces in Chinese culture on which the human rights theoretical system could be based and the Chinese human rights idea could be realized.Only if the idea of human rights is grounded in Chinese culture can the concept of human rights be understood by the people and human     

Human Rights Consensus and the Common Prosperity of Civilizations——A Summary of Views at the “2018·China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights”

The "2018·China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights" was successfully held at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, on June 28. The seminar was hosted by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and the International Institute of Human Rights, and was organized by the Human Rights Institute at the Southwest University of Political Science and Law and the French ADELIE Language and Cultural Exchange Association. The University of Strasbourg, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and European Institute for Political and Strategic Communication were served as co-organizers. Over 60 experts and scholars in the field of human rights from China and Europe attended the seminar in search of the diversity of civilization and human rights protection, focusing on themes such as "the philosophy of human rights in a Chinese context", "the philosophy of human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its reflection", "human rights theory and practice in a pluralistic world", "human rights exchanges and dialogues under the diversity of civilization", and "in search of human rights consensus in diverse civilizations." In the context of respecting diversity, the seminar sought a consensus to promote trans-cultural communication in the form of dialogues and to strengthen understanding between the academic circles of China and Europe.     

Prison Management Works Hard to Bring Human Rights under Good Protection

EDITOR＇S NOTE： Human rights protection in prisons is an important part of China＇s National Human Rights Action Plan and the human rights conditions in prisons constitute an important hallmark of the human rights protection level of the country. In order to get to know more about human rights protection in this special area, this reporter paid a visit to the No. 4 Prison in Henan Province, central China.     

The Modernization of State Governance Will Promote Protection of Civil and Political Rights

The modernization of state governance and innovation in governing measures will strengthen the protection of human rights in China,including civil and political rights.Firstly,legal control over public power will reduce arbitrary restrictions on civil rights.Secondly,public participation in policy-making will provide more opportunities for citizens to exercise their political rights.Thirdly,governing by law will better guarantee equal protection of law for all people.Fourthly,an effective accountability mechanism will reinforce people’s right of supervision.Lastly,innovation in governing measures will help identify and satisfy citizens’demands.     

Bright Future for China Human Rights

<正>We are here at the ChinaUniversity of PoliticalScience and Law todiscuss human rightsconstruction and reform,which isvery important.The China Universityof Political Science and Law wasthe first higher learning institution inChina to set up a human rights majorand is also one of the nation’s educa-tion and training bases for humanrights.in recent years,the universityhas achieved a lot in popularizinghuman rights education and serv-ing society,pushing forward humanrights research and development,andenhancing human rights exchangeand cooperation.i congratulate youon this.The whole country is now study-     

Breakthroughs in Judicial Reform

IN 2013,China launched a series of impressive reforms in its judicial field.These included:deepening judicial publicity to guarantee people’s rights to information and develop transparency;improving the judicial accountability system to ensure the independent exercise of jurisdiction and procuratorial power,letting the inquisitor judge and the adjudicator take charge;and abolishing the system of re-education through labor as well as improving laws on punishment and correction of crimes and delinquencies,thereby manifesting the judicial assurance of human rights.By means of these reforms,China’s judicial system has realized new breakthroughs,providing strong support for the country to build a fair,efficient and authoritative socialist judiciary.