Gauging Chinese rail: New achievements

08:17, October 02, 2020

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  Envoy showcases China's human rights achievements

  UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) - Chinas permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, on Tuesday showcased his countrys historic achievements on human rights at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly.Zhang Jun (File photo: AFP)Since the founding of the Peoples Republic 71 years ago, the Chinese people have made a great leap forward from standing up to getting rich and becoming strong, and made real achievements in human rights, Zhang told the General Debate of the committee.With a people-centered approach, China has lifted 850 million people out of poverty. Giving top priority to life, China has adopted the most stringent and thorough epidemic prevention and control measures and achieved major victories in the fight against COVID-19, he said.With a holistic approach, China has issued three National Human Rights Action Plans and formed a sound legal system for human rights protection, he noted.Upholding international fairness and justice, China opposes interference in internal affairs and speaks out for developing countries in defense of justice, he said.Zhang emphasized that China resolutely safeguards its national sovereignty, security and development interests. Either promoting the development of western regions such as Xinjiang, or maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, is for maintaining the rule of law, national security and the interests of the people, and is consistent with the well-established and common practice of the international community. No matter what others say or do, China will unswervingly move forward along this path.Chinas human rights path is found by the Chinese people. Chinas human rights progress is achieved by the Chinese people. China welcomes dialogue on equal footing, but firmly opposes interference in internal affairs, double standards and political confrontation, he said.In the field of human rights, there is always room for improvement. China is ready to continue working w...

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  China sees achievements in poverty alleviation campaign

  The campus life of local students has become abundant and colorful in Gongbeiwan Central School in Longquan township of Dongxiang Autonomous County, Northwest China’s Gansu Province. This photo taken on May 19,2020, shows students rushing to the canteen after class. (Photos: People's Daily)Wang Fuxiu, a member of a local jujube cooperative, is picking the fruit in Luojiashan village of Lin county, Lyuliang city, North China’s Shanxi Province on September 16, 2020.(Liu Shuaiye/visual.people.cn)Jikeshili dances happily after movinginto her new apartment in Zhaojue county from Atulie’er village, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province on May 15, 2020.Staff of the Third Company of Yecheng Second Ranch of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps celebrate China’s National Day with local people, singing and dancing, on September 25, 2020.Qin Yongling, a returned entrepreneurfrom Renyuan Village of Jinji township, Wuxuan county, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, displays his eggs on June 18, 2020.(Cao Yiming/Xinhua)Residents in Guanchang Township of Xinxiang City, Central China’s Henan Province shook off poverty and increased their income through goat breeding. Photo taken on May 10, 2020 shows local farmers taking selfies after grazing on the bank of the Yellow River. (Compiled by Li Yiran)

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  'Leap' revives memories of China women's volleyball team

  " According to IMAX China, their top-rated sound system and giant screens provide an immersive atmosphere for audiences to experience the volleyball matches and revive people's fond memories of the sport. Depicting the struggles of several generations of the Chinese team in their attempts to achieve