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China's human rights cause advances along with modernization
BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- As the world marks Human Rights Day this year, China's outlook on human rights and its tangible progress achieved through practical efforts resonate deeply with the 2025 theme: Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials.China's human rights discourse highlights the innovative principle that the rights to subsistence and development are the most fundamental human rights. This reflects a long-standing, people-centered philosophy deeply rooted in the nation's history and culture.The Chinese approach underscores a contextual understanding of human rights, in which the specific needs and realities of each nation are taken into account.Poverty used to be the biggest obstacle in China's human rights cause. Since reform and opening up began in 1978, the country has lifted 770 million rural people out of poverty, including almost 100 million from 2012 to 2020 through targeted programs. China became the world's second-largest economy in 2010 and declared the historic eradication of absolute poverty in 2021. With the establishment of a moderately prosperous society, 1.4 billion Chinese now enjoy greater happiness, security, fulfillment, and dignity -- with no individual or ethnic group left behind.China continues working to improve people's well-being through development, promoting progress in political, economic, social, and cultural rights in a coordinated way. China has built the world's largest education, social security, and healthcare systems. Its citizens have broader access to jobs, schooling, medical services, and an improved standard of living.As the largest developing country, China also promotes global human rights advancement through initiatives aimed at shared development. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, many partner countries have upgraded their infrastructure and strengthened local industries, bringing tangible improvements to people's lives.Economic development plays a foundational role in promoting human rights. Just as Wang Yiwe...
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UN human rights chief is wrong about Hong Kong
The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events.
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The pink mask: How Kawaii culture shields Japan's hardening edge
When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared in the Diet that the Chinese mainland's "use of force on Taiwan" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, she did more than provoke a diplomatic spat with China.
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Beyond borders: Global opportunities in China's 15th Five-Year Plan
The fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee adopted the recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
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Observer: Withdrawing erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan only viable solution for Japan
The erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have triggered strong dissatisfaction from both the Chinese government and the Chinese people.
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Clumsy radar hype won't justify Japan's military ambitions
The Japanese government must end its provocations that jeopardize regional peace and stability, and drop its illusion that somehow it can undermine the post-war world order.
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AI in China: The 15th Five-Year Plan must deliver deeply applied domestic tech
The 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026 to 2030) marks a critical stage for China as it moves toward the comprehensive building of a modern socialist country.
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Observer: Sanae Takaichi should retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently attempted to link a so-called "Taiwan contingency" with the exercise of the right to collective self-defense, suggesting the possibility of Japanese military involvement in the Taiwan question.
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In collusion they scheme, their own downfall they'll reap
Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi openly made erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan, implying a potential military intervention in the Taiwan Straits and brazenly interfering in China's internal affairs.
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When tragedy struck, the Hong Kong government stepped forward
The Wang Fuk Court fire was a tragedy that reverberated beyond Tai Po, but to me it felt unusually personal. Tai Po was home to me for a year during 2020-2021 and I had become familiar with its markets, footbridges, and housing estates.
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Where is Japan headed under Takaichi's far-right agenda?
Unfortunately, politics in Japan is growing in influence and interference while its economy has been in stagnation for years.
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LegCo vote tests Hong Kong's resilience and high-quality democracy
Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events.
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Germany must clear the 'values diplomacy' fog in its China policy: Global Times editorial
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will visit China from December 8 to 9. Reports indicate the trip will focus on issues such as China-EU economic and trade relations.
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