White paper on right to development issued

The Chinese government on Thursday issued a white paper on the right to development, expounding on its philosophy, practice and contribution. The white paper, titled "The Right to Development: China's Philosophy, Practice and Contribution", states that development is the top priority of the Communist Party of China in governance and national revitalization, and the key to resolving all other problems.

It said that China is willing to join the international community in sharing its philosophy and experience to boost sound development of global human rights.

According to the white paper, China has lifted 700 million people out of poverty through more than 30 years of reform and opening-up, accounting for more than 70 percent of the global reduction in poverty.