Jakarta, December 2, 2025 🌍 — This week, China and Indonesia co-hosted a high-energy symposium in Jakarta exploring the power of development in protecting human rights. Organized by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and the Indonesia-based Gentala Institute, the event brought together a talented lineup of experts and scholars from both countries for lively discussions and case studies.
Participants dug into real-world examples: from rural revitalization projects in the Chinese mainland to community-led programs across Indonesia. They examined how boosting local industries can help fold in marginalized groups, ensuring no one is left behind 🌱✨.
Topics ranged from the promotion of economic, social, and cultural rights to safeguarding minority communities, practicing common prosperity, and securing the equal right to development across countries. Case studies highlighted successes in both nations and sparked ideas for new collaborations.
'All countries have the right to chart their own human rights path,' said an Indonesian scholar, echoing the collective spirit of the day. Attendees agreed that by working together—through mutual respect, tolerance, exchange, and learning—they can build bridges and share best practices to advance common development and human rights worldwide 🤝.
As global challenges grow more complex, this symposium shows how South-South cooperation can be a powerful engine for positive change, reminding us that development and human rights go hand in hand.
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China, Indonesia co-host symposium on human rights protection
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