On April 18, the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission decided to reject the so-called draft resolution on the "Human Rights Situation in China" sponsored by the United States. This is the 10th time that the U. N. Human Rights Commission has rejected an anti-China motion on human rights since 1990. The Chinese government wishes to express admiration and thanks to all the countries which upheld justice and supported China.

The Chinese government has all along attached importance to the human rights issue, and has dedicated itself to promoting and protecting the human rights and basic freedom of the Chinese people in accordance with the actual national conditions. China has made great achievements in this regard, which have been universally recognized and have won praises from the international community. However, the United States, turning a blind eye to the facts and driven by the needs of domestic politics, has for many times tabled anti-China motions at the human rights sessions in an attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs under the pretext of the human rights issue and to tarnish China's image in the world. The practice of the United States contravenes the purpose and principles of the U.N. Charter, and runs counter to the historical trend in the international community which calls for dialogue and opposes confrontation. Naturally, it could get no support from the international community. Although the United States canvassed for support here and there by cajoling or coercing, it had found no country to co-sponsor the anti-China motion. Once again the United States fell into a predicament of self- isolation and its failure has long been expected. Once more facts have shown that the attempt to exert political pressure on other countries under the pretext of the human right issue, pursue hegemonism and power politics is against people's will and will go nowhere.The Chinese government has always maintained that all countries should conduct dialogue and exchanges on the basis of equality and mutual respect so as to enhance common understanding, reduce differences and expand consensus.

We are ready to work with other members of the international community to continue to make positive contributions to the sound development of the human rights cause in the world. We would advise the U.S. side to change its practice, realize its errors and mend its way, and return to the right track of dialogue as soon as possible.