China Advocates Equal Global Human Rights Standards at UN Council
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges equal application of international human rights law, rejecting double standards at UNHRC session.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges equal application of international human rights law, rejecting double standards at UNHRC session.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns human rights violations in the Israel-Palestine conflict are eroding the two-state solution, urging global action.
China urges the U.S. to resume cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review, criticizing Washington’s ‘double standards’ on human rights issues.
Chinese envoy Chen Xu urges international efforts for Gaza ceasefire and revitalizing two-state solution, emphasizing China’s commitment to Middle East stability.
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate on Israeli airstrike in Qatar amid rising Gulf tensions and diplomatic fallout.
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution demanding Israel prevent genocide in Gaza, citing violations of international law and humanitarian obstruction.
The UNHRC states that as of January 1, 2025, the U.S. cannot withdraw from the council as it transitions to observer status.
A global survey by CGTN and Renmin University reveals widespread criticism of the U.S.’s hegemony and human rights practices, highlighting concerns over gun violence, racial discrimination, and the misuse of human rights as a tool for dominance.
China supports UN resolution urging accountability in Gaza, emphasizing human rights protection and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Hong Kong’s Deputy Secretary for Justice, Cheung Kwok-kwan, defended the legislation of Article 23 at the UNHRC, emphasizing its role in safeguarding national security and securing a prosperous future.
At the UN Human Rights Council, experts highlighted China’s efforts to protect ethnic minority rights in Xizang and Xinjiang, addressing Western criticisms.