Right to freedom of religion better protected

China has witnessed many significant changes in the past 100 years in the field of human rights. Its rapid economic development, strengthening national power and rising international status have provided a solid foundation for the people to enjoy human rights.

As the country gears up to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China, it is worth recalling President Xi Jinping's remark in December 2018 that Chinese people enjoying a happy life is the best form of human rights.

Thanks to its fast-paced economic development, China's industrial, agricultural, and science and technology sectors have made giant strides, and Chinese people's living standards have greatly improved. Last year, for example, China's per capita disposable income reached 28,228 yuan ($3,980.75), a 24.3-fold increase over 1978, while the per capita disposable income of urban residents touched 39,251 yuan.