Joint report calls for deeper China-Europe cooperation on promoting global human rights cause

A report released on Tuesday by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and European research institutions urged deeper cooperation between China and Europe to promote global human rights. The document, titled with four thematic sections—including challenges in cross-civilizational consensus and digital transformation risks—highlighted shared values of human dignity and social justice despite differing civilizations. The report noted that global human rights progress faces structural challenges, including threats to international peace, sustainable development gaps, and governance imbalances. It argued that these issues create opportunities for reshaping cooperation pathways, emphasizing the need for pragmatic collaboration between China and Europe. The institutions behind the report included the Academy of Overseas Sciences of France, Catedra China of Spain, Institute of the Czech Left, Chrysea Center of Greece, MultiCulture Equal Development Center of Italy, and the International Association of Human Rights and Social Development of Switzerland. The report was issued ahead of the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights, scheduled for May 21–22 in Paris, marking the 11th edition of the event since its launch in 2015. The China Society for Human Rights Studies, founded in 1993, has published annual human rights reports since 2011. The seminar serves as a platform for institutionalized dialogue, aiming to strengthen multilateralism and address common human rights challenges through joint efforts.