A comprehensive evaluation report released on Friday, June 5, 2026, highlights significant strides made by the Chinese mainland in the realm of human rights protection. The report, jointly produced by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and 20 national human rights education and training bases, assesses the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2021-2025), which was originally issued in September 2021.
According to the findings, the five-year action plan has been fully realized, with all 181 designated tasks successfully accomplished. The report emphasizes a development-centric approach to human rights, illustrating how economic growth and social progress are fundamental to meeting the evolving needs of the population.
Promoting Rights Through Development
The evaluation points to the historic resolution of absolute poverty as a cornerstone of this progress, noting that the country has achieved moderate prosperity across all sectors. By prioritizing development, the Chinese mainland has sought to create a sustainable material foundation for the further advancement of human rights.
Strengthening Social Infrastructure
Beyond economic metrics, the report underscores the resilience and expansion of critical social infrastructure. It highlights the establishment of the world's largest education, social security, and medical healthcare systems, which serve as essential pillars for safeguarding the well-being of residents.
The report also credits the effective response to a pandemic on a scale unseen in a century, stating that the government prioritized the lives, safety, and health of the people while balancing economic development, social progress, and cultural prosperity. As the region looks forward, the report suggests that continued progress toward common prosperity will further strengthen the framework of human rights protection in the years to come.
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Report: China makes comprehensive progress in human rights protection
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