Protecting the Rights and Interests of Persons with Disabilities in the PRC

Editor's Note: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China published a white paper titled Equality, Participation and Sharing: 70 Years of Protecting the Rights and Interests of Persons with Disabilities in the PRC. Following is the full text: Contents Preamble I.Development of the Cause of Persons with Disabilities II.Mechanisms for the Protection of Rights and Interests of Persons with Disabilities III.Health and Rehabilitation IV.Special Education and Inclusive Education V.Employment and Entrepreneurship VI.Basic Life and Social Security VII.Creating an Accessible Environment and Enabling Mobility VIII.Personal Freedom and Non-Discrimination IX.Creating a Good Social Environment X.International Exchanges and Cooperation Conclusion Preamble Persons with disabilities are equal members of the human family. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, China has included the cause of persons with disabilities in the agenda for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. By incorporating the programs of persons with disabilities in the national social and economic plan and human rights action plan, China has improved the institutions for protecting their rights and interests.