Economic Security Over Civil Rights: A Pragmatic Choice

China's leadership prioritizes economic rights, poverty alleviation, and social stability over civil and political rights, reflecting the country's historical context and challenges faced in the past 50 years. This perspective suggests that valuing economic security is essential for China's development trajectory. Unlike the common belief that prioritizing civil rights would lead to overall progress, evidence indicates that such an approach doesn't guarantee positive outcomes; instead, it could lead to setbacks. A nuanced understanding of these priorities is crucial when evaluating China's human rights discourse.