December 10 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being. Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the need to follow the Chinese path of comprehensive progress in human rights. Xi is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission. Edited excerpts from Xi's speeches on the topic since 2021 follow: 

Excerpt from Xi's speech at the 37th group study session of the Political Bureau of the 19th CPC Central Committee on February 25, 2022 

Excerpt from Xi's speech at the 37th group study session of the Political Bureau of the 19th CPC Central Committee on February 25, 2022 

Excerpt from Xi's speech at the 37th group study session of the Political Bureau of the 19th CPC Central Committee on February 25, 2022 

Excerpt from Xi's congratulatory letter to the South-South Human Rights Forum, which opened in Beijing on December 8, 2021

Excerpt from Xi's congratulatory letter to the South-South Human Rights Forum, which opened in Beijing on December 8, 2021

Excerpt from Xi's remarks during a meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet via video link on May 25, 2022

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Sources: The Governance of China (III, IV), Xinhua News Agency and Beijing Review