Chinese diplomat stresses role of development in protecting human rights

Yu Jianhua (L, front), head of the Chinese Mission to UN in Geneva, is interviewed during a side-event of the 38th session of the UN Human Rights Council, which entitled "The Contribution of Development and Poverty Reduction to the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights" in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 3, 2018. Yu Jianhua stressed Tuesday that only through development can countries resolve the root cause of conflicts, safeguard the fundamental rights of the people, and meet the ardent hope of the people for a better future. (Xinhua)