Human rights in the People's Republic of China

:This article is about the human rights record of the People's Republic of China. See Human Rights in China for the non-governmental organization.

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The situation of human rights in the People's Republic of China has been criticized by various sources, including other nations - particularly Western democracies - as well as international organizations, as being poor in many respects. While acknowledging major deficiencies, the PRC government has asserted that the human rights situation is improving and better than ever. In addition, the PRC argues that the notion of human rights should include economic standards of living and measures of health and economic prosperity. Many contentious events have been seen as abuses by groups or nations outside mainland China, while the PRC government tends to view them as necessary for public safety and social stability.

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