China to work with int'l community to further enrich practices in human rights protection: FM

BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- China stands ready to work with the international community to further enrich practices in human rights protection, improve global human rights governance, and together build a community with a shared future for humanity, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.

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Guo made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a query about the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

On the sidelines of the session, the Chinese side and the United Nations Office at Geneva co-hosted an exhibition themed "Accessibility for All" at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

"The exhibition brought together more than 300 guests, including UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, permanent representatives of various countries, heads of international organizations, and media representatives," Guo said.

The exhibition offered a comprehensive look at China's practices in advancing "accessibility for all" in areas such as technology, culture, employment and the rule of law. The event was warmly received with guests trying out cutting-edge smart assistive devices and viewing artworks by persons with disabilities, he said.

Building a barrier-free environment is an important part of human rights protection. In October 2024, the 57th session of the Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution proposed by China, on behalf of 30 countries, titled "Promoting accessibility for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all." Holding this exhibition is an important step in implementing that resolution, Guo noted.

This year marks the first anniversary of the Global Governance Initiative proposed by the Chinese side and the third anniversary of the implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Building of a Barrier-free Environment, Guo noted, adding that China will once again propose a resolution on accessibility to this session of the Human Rights Council.