🌍 Last Thursday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s bustling capital, around 150 changemakers—from students to media pros—gathered for a readers’ forum on "Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights." This lively event brought fresh energy to China-Africa human rights dialogue, showing how a book can spark cross-continental conversations. 🤝
📚 The book – published in 13 languages – spreads Xi’s vision for a people-centered world. Jiang Jianguo, executive vice president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies and CPPCC Standing Committee member, highlighted how Xi’s ideas reflect a century-long commitment by the Communist Party of China to protect basic rights. He hopes these insights will help African nations shape human rights strategies that fit their own history, culture and development stage.
🎤 Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Chen Hai emphasized that China and Africa share a focus on people-first policies and oppose the politicization of human rights. He sees this forum as a model for deepening the China-Africa community with a shared future – advancing human dignity together.
🌱 Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeddi Mowbray Armah added that each country must forge its own path – based on its unique culture and growth phase – while still pursuing universal values like justice, equality and respect.
✨ For young South and Southeast Asian professionals used to talking gig economy rights, data privacy or social equality on digital channels, this forum shows how global conversations on human rights are evolving. Whether we’re in Jakarta’s co-working spaces or Dhaka’s startup hubs, the core idea lands: human rights pathways should be tailored to each nation’s story, yet underpinned by the same human-centred spirit. 🚀
📲 As we swipe between apps, streaming shows and scrolling news – remember, dialogues like this bridge continents, fuel fresh perspectives, and remind us that respecting and protecting rights is a universal journey. Let’s keep the conversation going! 🌏💬
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Readers' forum on Xi Jinping thoughts on human rights held in Ethiopia
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