China Human Rights Exihibition

Respecting and safeguarding human rights is a major achievement of an advanced human society and an important symbol of a modern civilized society. It is not only a mutual pursuit of the world people, a common principle for world leaders governing their countries, but also a great objective pursued of the Chinese government and its people. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Chinese people never give up the pursuit in their efforts of more than half a century and China’s human rights cause has achieved historical progress. The purpose of this exhibition is to promote the scientific view of development by putting people first and the stated in the Constitutional Law: The State respects and safeguards human rights.

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CCTV： China holds human rights exhibition

by: 2006-11-18 09:31:56

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Beijing has opened an exhibition on human rights in China. It documents the development of human rights in the country since 1949.

This is China's first ever exhibition on human rights. Senior officials from China's top legislative body-the NPC, and top advisory body-the CPPCC, attended Friday's opening ceremony.

From the care of ethnic minorities and grassroots democracy to the launch of a new cooperative medicare system in rural areas... the exhibition reviews the country's human rights development since its founding.

Mao Xuzhi said, “The country respects and guarantees human rights. The two words, human rights, were formally written in China's constitution in 2004. And the concept has been part of the key content on China's way towards a harmonious society.”

Having human rights guaranteed and written into the Constitution provides a legal base for its implementation.

Chinese officials say the principle has been given unprecedented priority to build a socialist country with its own characteristics.

Dong Yunhu, secretary general of China society for right studies said, “Different countries have different interpretations of human rights. And they have different areas to focus on. China's concept of human rights is in line with its stage of development. It's paving the way for a harmonious society.”

With comprehensive background information, pictures, and figures, the exhibition is also a chance for the public to learn more about human rights.

Gu Chunde, visitor said, “I believe this exhibition demonstrates China's improvement in its human rights development. It's good to have a comprehensive understanding of China's human rights status.”

The exhibition is being held at the Beijing Cultural Palace for Nationalities and will go on until November 26th. It will be shown together with an international forum on human rights and the building of a harmonious world next week.

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