Progress in protecting human rights

Editor's note: China has made many achievements in protecting human rights over the last five years. Five experts share their views with China Daily. Excerpts below:

Shot in the arm from economic development

China's human rights protection has seen significant improvements thanks to its booming economy in the past three decades. China's economic development has been a shot in the arm for its people's well-being, with scores of jobs created and the average wage raised. Yet the focus on economic growth has not just improved people's livelihoods; it has also laid the foundation for better protection of human rights.