China Champions Human Rights Protection in Africa
By Linda Mupemo Zhao Yating A Chinese official has called for continued collaborative efforts in human rights protection in Africa and China. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Assistant Research Fellow Zhao Yating noted that both Africa and China experienced western colonialism hence they value their human rights and understand the importance of safeguarding these rights. Ms. Zhao stated that the shared experiences between Africa and China regarding human rights have shaped China’s support for human rights in Africa. She said China’s financial aid to Africa in various sectors such as infrastructure development, education and healthcare demonstrates China’s commitment to helping African countries create an environment where human rights can be enjoyed. “Democracy and human rights are not castles in the air; they cannot be realised through mere rhetoric. They must be built on economic development, improved educational standards and increased awareness of democracy and t...