Tibet: Nearer and Nearer——An Interview With Radi,chairman of the Standing Committee of the People''''s Congress of Tibet Autonomous Region

In the 50 years since peaceful liberation of Tibet, thepeople of various ethnic groups in Tibet have advanced fromdarkness to the light, from backwardness to progress, fromignorance to civilization, from poverty to prosperity, andfrom isolation to openness," says Radi, a Tibetan, and chair-man of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress ofTibet Autonomous Region.People often liken the old Tibet to the European MiddleAges, with its monopolization of political power, and owner-ship o…     

Letter from Li Peng Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People''''s Congress, To China Society for Human Rights Studies

China Society for Human Rights Studies, I would like to extend my warm greetings to the launch of your Human Rights magazine. Enjoying human rights fully is a lofty goal long pursued after by human race. Over the years when they carried out revolution, construction and reforms, the Chinese people have struggled indomitably and strived incessantly to achieve this goal. Progress made in this regard has caught worldwide attention. When struggling for, safeguarding, promoting and developing human rights, the Chinese people have always combined the universality prin-     

Reform of China's Judicial System Promotes Protection of Human Rights——An interview with Wang Shengjun, secretary-general of the Politico-Legal Committee of the CPC Central Committee

The 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in 2003 set the task of promoting the reform of China's judicial system, a task seen as of strategic importance to the country's development. Shortly afterwards, the CPC Central Committee set up the Leading Group for the Judicial System Reform (LGJSR). By basing itself on the results of investigations conducted by itself and suggestions and ideas collected from all sectors of society, the LGJSR has produced some initial opinions on     

Promoting China Abroad——An Interview with Zhao Qizheng,Member of the CPPCC National Committee and Head of Its Foreign Affairs Committee

THE annual session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is one of the main political meetings in China and is attended by representatives from all walks of life. The major function of the CPPCC is to conduct political consultations and exercise democratic supervision as well as take part in the discussion and management of state affairs.     

Political Consultation,Democracy China Style——An Interview with Li Junru,Member of the CPPCC National Committee

EVERY March, participants from all walks of life and political parties gather in Beijing to take part in China’s two most important political events of the year. At the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC), its highest legislative body     

Protect People's Legitimate Rights and Interests——An interview with Civil Affairs Minister Li Xueju

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A Pioneer of Human Rights Protection——An interview with Professor Wu Qing,Deputy to Haidian District/Beijing Municipal People's Congresses

The first time I have learnt the name Wu Qing was in a host show, "Close-Up" on CCTV-4. She is a professor of Beijing Foreign Studies Univer-sity, and moreover she is the daughter of one of Chinese literary giants, Ms. Bing Xin. I was immediately fascinated not     

How China Protects People's Right to Labor——An interview with Labor and Social Security Minister Tian Chengping

EDITOR'S NOTE:Following is an interview given to our staff reporter by Chinese Minister Tian Chengping of Labor and Social Security on protection of the people's right to labor,which is an important part of the national endeavor to protect human rights.The minister spoke on a range of questions,including employment and reemployment of workers in Chinese cities,wages of migrant workers from the countryside,efforts to narrow the gap of income between different population groups,and protection of the legitimate rights and interests of the working masses.     

Globalization and Human Rights——An interview with Associate Researcher Xu Tiebing with the Communication University of China

Human fights has always been a concept that evolves with the development of globalization. To clarify their relations, Human Rights made an interview with Xu Tiebing, an associate researcher on international studies with the Communication University of China. Xu has recently translated the French book Atlas de la Mondialisation into Chinese.     

Fifty Years of Sino-Norwegian Cooperation——An Interview with Norwegian Ambassador

Geographical distance has not hindered friendly relations, ongoing for more than two centuries, between China and Norway. Norway recognized the People's Republic of China on January 7,1950 and diplomatic relations were established on October 5, 1954. In 1955, the two countries began to exchange ambassadors. Since then their political, economic and cultural cooperation has steadily advanced. The year 2004 marks the 50th anniversary of establishment of Sino-Norwegian diplomatic relations. In honor of the occasion, China Today spoke with Norwegian Ambassador Tor Chr. Hildan on bilateral trade and economic cooperation.     

Accelerating the Pace of CPC Transformation——An Interview with Wang Changjiang,Director of the Party Building Teaching and Research Department,the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC

The Communist Party of China was founded in 1921 and came to power in 1949.It steered the country through a planned economy operating under trade blockades from 1949 to 1978,and ushered in a market economy under the reform and opening-up policy that took effect immediately afterwards.During this entire period,the CPC also transformed itself from a revolutionary party to a ruling party.Now civic awareness is growing among the Chinese people,and the market economy phase has nurtured an independent and autonomous spirit,which requires the Chinese leadership to promote political restructuring and the building of democratic institutions.     

Jiangyin:A Magnet for Investors——An Interview with Wang Weicheng,secretary of CPC Jiangyin Municipal Committee

Jiangyin, in southeastJiangsu Province, facing the Yangtze River to the north andTaihu Lake to the south, has been prosperous since ancient times. Today, the people ofJiangyin are active participants in the clay's absorption of foreign investment, introduction of technology and skilled human resources, and acceleration of Constructing Jiangyin into a modem clayPrior to the opening of the Jiangyin, Fair on Foreign TradeAnd Economic Cooperation thatran from 18 to 28 October2001. our report…     

Persons With Disabilities in China——An interview with Mr. Deng Pufang, President of the China Disabled Persons' Federation

In December 2003, Mr. Deng Pufang, President of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, was awarded the 2003 United Nations Prize in the field of Human Rights in recognition of his "outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedom." The following is an interview with Mr. Deng on the development of the cause of disabled persons in China.     

Building a Harmonious and Prosperous Tibet- Interview with Yang Chuantang, Secretary of the CPC Tibet Autonomous Region Committee

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Tibet Autonomous Region. China Today has closely followed Tibet's development, from peaceful liberation to its currently prospering economy, since 1952 when the magazine was established. Israel Epstein, late editor-in-chief emeritus of China Today, made four trips to Tibet and wrote his work Tibet Transformed - the first objec- tive account by a Western writer published in China of the dramatic changes that have taken place in Tibet …     

Protection of Human Rights through Administrative Litigation——An interview with Professor Zhan Zhongle,School of Law,Peking University

Question： Would you elaborate on the progress China has made under the state policy of reform and opening-up in improving the system of administrative litigation？
Answer： Efforts-in this reguard began in 1982, with publication of the Law of Civil Procedures （for trial implementation）.