Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said here Tuesday that the differences existing between China and the United States on the human rights issue should be narrowed through peaceful dialogue.

Kong made the remarks in response to a journalist's question about the recent criticism of the US side on China's human rights status.

Kong said the Chinese government always attaches great importance to and makes great efforts for the promotion and protection of the human rights and fundamental freedom in China, and also endeavors to advance the socialist democratic and legal development in the country. At present, China has made some achievements that have been recognized by the international community.

According to Kong, there are some differences between China and the United States on the issue of human rights, but the Chinese side held that such differences can best be narrowed through peaceful dialogue.

Upon the specific cases mentioned by the US side, Kong said China is a country ruled by law, and such cases have been treated in line with the specific laws and fact. Enditem nnnn 

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