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Human rights in China

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The situation of Human rights in the People's Republic of China is controversal. The People's Republic of China central government has acknowledged in principle the importance of protection of human rights and has purported to take steps to bring its human rights practices into conformity with international norms. Among these steps are signature in October 1997 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ratified in March 2001) and signature in October 1998 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (not yet ratified). The PRC also has expanded dialogue with foreign governments. These positive steps notwithstanding, serious problems remain. The government restricts freedom of assembly, expression, and the press and represses dissent.

See also: Media in China

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