China fully implements its 4th National Human Rights Action Plan: 181 targets completed, absolute poverty eradicated, health insurance covers 1.33 billion people, grain output exceeds 700 billion kg
Wind‑solar capacity reached 1.84 billion kW — the 2030 target achieved ahead of schedule. Average levels of PM2.5 (fine particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers) in major cities fell by 10%. Human trafficking cases dropped nearly 78% from the 2012 peak. Over the past 60 years, China has provided more than $53 billion to support African countries.
As reported by CCTV+, China has fully implemented its fourth National Human Rights Action Plan for 2021–2025, completing all 181 target tasks in various fields, according to a recently released evaluation report. The Evaluation Report on the Implementation of China's National Human Rights Action Plan (2021–2025) was jointly published by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and 20 national research bases on June 5. It highlights significant progress in six main areas: economic, social and cultural rights; civil and political rights; environmental rights; the rights of specific groups; and China's role in global human rights governance.
Absolute poverty has been eradicated. China now operates the world's largest education, social security and healthcare systems. By 2025, more than seven million people received targeted assistance to prevent a return to poverty, and central government support for rural revitalization reached 124.7 billion US dollars. Food security continues to strengthen: grain output exceeded 700 billion kilograms, and per capita grain availability surpassed 500 kilograms. Basic medical insurance now covers 1.33 billion people, maintaining a coverage rate of about 95%. Access to education continues to expand: preschool education coverage exceeds 90%, secondary education coverage reaches 92%, and higher education participation exceeds 60%.
The report also indicates broader political participation. Among deputies to the current National People's Congress, the proportion of frontline workers, farmers and technical professionals increased by nearly one percentage point compared to the previous term. On environmental protection, average PM2.5 (fine particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers) levels in major cities fell by 10%. China has established its first group of national parks, including Sanjiangyuan and the Giant Panda National Park. Wind and solar power capacity reached 1.84 billion kilowatts, achieving the 2030 target ahead of schedule. Protection has been strengthened for women, children, ethnic minorities, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Human trafficking cases dropped nearly 78% from the 2012 peak, and childcare subsidies in 2025 benefited 33 million families.
China's commitment to human rights extends to the global level. Over the past 60 years, the country has provided more than $53 billion to support African countries, expanded duty‑free access for partner countries, and helped build over 130 medical facilities. On Thursday morning, the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance opened in Beijing, bringing together more than 400 guests from China and other countries. The event, which runs until Friday, includes over 400 invited guests from nearly 100 countries, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations, including the United Nations.
China's National Human Rights Action Plan has been adopted in five‑year cycles since 2009. The fourth plan (2021–2025) covered 181 tasks — from poverty alleviation to environmental protection and participation in global governance. Early achievement of the wind‑solar target and the reduction of PM2.5 show that the right to a healthy environment is becoming a reality. Meanwhile, aid to Africa and participation in international forums demonstrate that for China, human rights are not only a domestic matter but also a global responsibility.
When over a billion people have access to healthcare, and there is half a kilogram of grain per person per day — these are not just numbers. They are an everyday reality backed by reforms and investment. And when China hosts a forum in Beijing, bringing together 100 countries, it is not just talking about its own achievements. It is saying that human rights are universal and require joint efforts. Perhaps the most important indicator of a completed plan is not the statistics, but the millions of families who no longer fear tomorrow.
