Dialogue between China and my Office continues in areas such as counter-terrorism policies, gender equality, minority protection, civic space, and economic, social and cultural rights. As we move forward, it is important that this dialogue yield concrete results, notably in respect of the policy areas raised during the Universal Periodic Review.
I recognize China’s advances in alleviating poverty and advancing development, and I have urged that these advances be accompanied by reforms to align relevant laws and policies with international human rights standards.
During the UPR, China announced plans to adopt 30 new measures for human rights protection, including amendments to the Criminal Law, and revisions of the Criminal Procedure Law.
My Office looks forward to engaging with China on this; I particularly encourage revision of the vague offence of “picking quarrels and making trouble” in Article 293 of the Criminal Law, and I urge the release of human rights defenders, lawyers and others detained under such legislation.
I also call on the Government to implement the recommendations made by my Office and other human rights bodies in relation to laws, policies and practises that violate fundamental rights, including in the Xinjiang and Tibet regions.
I am engaging with the Hong Kong authorities on continuing concerns about national security laws.
消息来源：
- UN TV ,12th Meeting – 55th Regular Session of Human Rights Council, https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1lvupnr9l .
- OHCHR,Türk’s global update to the Human Rights Council, https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/03/turks-global-update-human-rights-council .
