This book describes the development of human rights in the People's Republic of China since 1949. In particular, since the reform and opening-up, China has deepened its understanding of the rule of law and human rights, and realized the incorporation of human rights into the Constitution. The cause of human rights in China has entered a period of rapid development in a planned and step-by-step manner, and a path of human rights development suited to China's national conditions has been set out. China's international exchanges and cooperation in the field of human rights have gradually deepened and strengthened, and China has made unique contributions, becoming a participant, builder and contributor to international human rights governance.

Auteur

Liu Huawen, Currently the Deputy Director and professor of the Institute of International Law Institute, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Vice President of Law School, CASS University, Executive Director of the CASS Center for Human Rights Studies, Chief editor of Chinese Yearbook of International law, and Executive Chief Editor of Chinese Review of International Law. He is also the member of the UN Committee against Torture and the Vice President of Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL). His key research areas are international law, especially theories of international law, international human rights law, prohibition of human trafficking and international cooperation against corruption.