On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called on the United States to resume its cooperation with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council, stressing the importance of fair and open dialogue on human rights.
Last week, the UNHRC adopted a decision by consensus expressing regret over the U.S.’s refusal to participate, which halted the UPR process and sparked fresh debate about global human rights mechanisms.
Lin highlighted that the UPR was created by the UN General Assembly through a resolution to strengthen human rights exchange and cooperation. He said UN member states should:
- Actively participate in the review 🤝
- Clearly present their own human rights conditions 📝
- Be open to constructive suggestions from other parties 🌐
He criticized the American practice of issuing an annual human rights report with "irresponsible comments" on other countries while neglecting its own review obligations. "This typical move of double standard fully shows that the U.S. does not truly care about human rights and takes a selective approach on UN mechanisms," Lin said.
Looking ahead, China stands ready to work with the international community through its Global Governance Initiative to put people first and keep the international human rights cause on a sound track.
As the debate continues, the call for multilateral engagement underscores the push for fair, consistent standards in global human rights dialogue.
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China urges U.S. to resume cooperation with human rights review
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