China is willing to collaborate with all parties to promote and protect human rights, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
The 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday adopted by consensus a resolution titled "The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights," co-sponsored by China and 40-plus other countries.
This is the first time since China initiated the resolution in 2017 that it has been adopted by consensus without a vote.
When asked to comment on the event, Mao said that the adoption of the resolution shows widespread recognition and support from the international community.
"On July 8, the 59th session of the UNHRC in Geneva passed a resolution titled 'The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights,' which was proposed by China. The resolution was adopted unanimously by all member states, reflecting widespread recognition and support from the international community. Both development and human rights are key pillars of the United Nations. The resolution reaffirms the idea that development promotes human rights and emphasizes the need for people-centered, high-quality development to meet people's growing demand for a better life. China looks forward to collaborating with all parties to uphold true multilateralism, achieve high-quality development, and promote and protect all human rights," said Mao.
China willing to collaborate with all parties to promote, protect human rights: spokeswoman
