This thesis researches how China uses the UN Human Rights Council to serve its human rights agenda. Through the analysis of statements, voting behavior on resolutions and the UPR mechanism, this...Show moreThis thesis researches how China uses the UN Human Rights Council to serve its human rights agenda. Through the analysis of statements, voting behavior on resolutions and the UPR mechanism, this thesis concludes that China has learnt to play the diplomatic game and is actively trying to reshape the international standards to better fit China’s foreign policy objectives. China is able to achieve this by familiarizing the international community with Chinese-initiated human rights terms. In the process, China aims to minimize external criticism and win the support of developing countries.Show less
