China: 39th Human Rights Dialogue with the European Union took pl... 1 of 5 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/china-39th-human-rights-dialogue-e... The Diplomatic Service of the European Union EEAS > China: 39th Human Rights Dialogue with the European Union took place in Chongqing China: 39th Human Rights Dialogue with the European Union took place in Chongqing  17.06.2024  Chongqing  EEAS Press Team The EU and China held the 39th session of joint Human Rights Dialogue in Chongqing on 16 June. The Dialogue was preceded by a side visit to Tibet between 13 and 15 June. The agenda and programme allowed for in-depth discussions on a wide range of human and labour rights developments both in the EU and in China. The EU reiterated its persistent concerns over the restrictions on fundamental freedoms, labour rights and the use of forced labour, limits on due process rights and the lack of judicial independence in China. The EU also raised the issues on the freedom of expression, the freedom of assembly, the freedom of religion or belief as well as the right to equality and freedom from discrimination, including women’s and LGBTI rights. Furthermore, the EU reiterated its unequivocal opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances. The EU urged China to introduce a moratorium on the death penalty and asked China to provide transparent data related to its use of capital punishment. The EU also stressed that the selection of religious leaders should happen without any government interference and in respect of religious norms, including in the case of the succession of the Dalai Lama. The EU recalled the particularly vulnerable situation of persons belonging to religious, ethnic and linguistic minorities across China, including Uyghurs and Tibetans. The EU also referred to the negative impact of Hong Kong’s new national security legislation on the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong, and the erosion of the high degree of 21/10/2025, 16:48