Q: The US Department of State has issued its Human Rights Report of 2003, criticizing China for its human rights situation. What's China's comment on this?

A: The so-called country report on human rights issued by the US made groundless accusations against China's human rights situation. The Chinese side expresses its strong indignation and firm opposition.

The Chinese Government has always committed itself to protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Chinese people. In recent years, China has made universally recognized achievements in the field of human rights.

We hope the United States can stop using its double standards on this issue and stop interfering in other countries' internal affairs in the name of human rights.