Beijing became the stage for international cooperation this week as China and Germany convened their annual human rights development forum. With 30+ experts participating both online and offline, the event spotlighted sustainable solutions to humanity's most pressing challenges. 💡
Key speaker Li Hongkui from the China Foundation for Human Rights Development revealed a sobering stat: "Nearly 800 million people still live in extreme poverty worldwide," citing the UN's 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report. The forum emphasized that economic powerhouses like China (world's No. 2 economy) and Germany (No. 3) must lead through action, not just words.
Former German Justice Minister Herta Däubler-Gmelin drew applause by framing humanitarian aid and development as "twin engines for global progress." 🤝 Her call for enhanced China-EU cooperation highlighted shared strengths in innovation and crisis management.
This collaboration isn't new – the two nations have been refining their human rights dialogue since 1999, hosting 12 joint seminars and 8 major forums. As climate challenges intensify, this partnership shows how cross-cultural teamwork can turn policy into real-world impact. 🌱
