STORY: China's human rights achievements widely acclaimed: ambassador
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024
DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:28
LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the conference
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN XU, Permanent representative of China to the UN office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland

STORYLINE:

China has won international acclaim for its achievements in the cause of human rights during the regular Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the UN Human Rights Council, China's top diplomat in Geneva Chen Xu told Xinhua on Tuesday.

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN XU, Permanent representative of China to the UN office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland
"The UPR mechanism is a platform for states to conduct candid exchanges on human rights issues on an equal footing within the UN's framework, and to engage in constructive dialogue and cooperation.
I introduced China's remarkable achievements in the cause of human rights, announced 30 new initiatives to safeguard human rights, which cover such fields as enhancing people's well-being, strengthening legal safeguards for human rights, promoting international cooperation in human rights and supporting the work of the UN human rights mechanisms.
China's candid, pragmatic attitude and its efficient, orderly organization were appreciated by all parties.
The vast majority of countries recognize China's unremitting efforts and historic achievements in promoting and safeguarding human rights, and are willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with China in human rights.
A wide range of constructive recommendations were put forward by representatives of various countries.
But several countries disregarded the truth and made groundless accusations against China based on ideological bias, rumors and lies. China has already stated its solemn position in response."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Geneva, Switzerland.
(XHTV)