Last Tuesday, nearly 100 experts and scholars gathered in Jinan, a dynamic city in the Chinese mainland, for a symposium exploring how Chinese modernization intersects with human rights protection. This seminar brought together leading voices to unpack theoretical innovations and practical experiences on one of today’s most debated topics.
Lu Guangjin, vice president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies and professor at Jilin University’s School of Law, explained how Chinese modernization has ushered in a new form of human rights civilization, aligning economic growth with social welfare and legal safeguards.
Chang Jian, director of the Center for the Study of Human Rights at Nankai University, introduced the concept of whole-process people’s democracy. He noted this model marries the will of citizens with strong party leadership and blends direct and indirect mechanisms—from elections and consultations to decision-making, implementation, and oversight.
Luo Yanhua, of Peking University’s School of International Studies, underscored the people-centered core of Chinese modernization, where free and all-round individual development sits alongside infrastructure and technology advances.
Speakers highlighted principles such as promoting human rights through development, forging win-win global partnerships, and building a community with a shared future for humanity—offering fresh ideas for global human rights governance.
The event was hosted by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and jointly organized by the Center for Human Rights Studies and the School of Law at Shandong University, signaling a push to blend academic research with policy making on the world stage.
As globalization intensifies, these discussions in Jinan provide a blueprint for integrating human rights into development strategies worldwide, a resource for business leaders, activists, and travelers seeking inclusive solutions.
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