Nearly 100 scholars gathered in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, on World Human Rights Day (Dec 10) to strengthen China-Africa collaboration through a landmark academic seminar. The event at Zhejiang Normal University focused on global governance, development initiatives, and practical cooperation strategies.
🔍 Key highlights:
Launch of the China-Africa Human Rights Research Think-Tank Cooperation Network
Inauguration of a dedicated China-Africa Human Rights Research Center
Discussions aligning with China's four major global initiatives
Zhang Jianzhen of Zhejiang Normal University emphasized: "Protection of human rights is the core cornerstone of building a community with a shared future for humanity." Shen Yongxiang from the China Society for Human Rights Studies highlighted expectations for "forward-looking research to amplify China-Africa development voices."
The seminar comes as global South partnerships gain momentum in 2025, with young scholars from both regions co-authoring 12 new research proposals during the event.
