China, Africa join at UN to highlight importance of development for human rights improvement

Chen Xu (C), China's permanent representative to the UN Office at Geneva (UNOG), speaks at a side-event during the 41st session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), co-sponsored by UNOG's African Group and the Permanent Mission of China, in Geneva, Switzerland, July 9, 2019. China and Africa joined together Tuesday to discuss the contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights at the European headquarters of the United Nations. (Xinhua/Xu Jinquan)