Significant step toward harmonious society

Wang Naikun, a senior official from the China Disabled Persons Federation, and Assistant Foreign Minister, Wu Hailong, delivered speeches at the "Assessment Meeting of the National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2009-2010)" in Beijing on Tuesday. Following are excerpts:

The rights of disabled people assumed a higher position in the government's agenda under the Action Plan, Wang said.

China has 83 million people with disabilities, 6.43 percent of the total population, and their rights are now better protected by law.