The Existence of "Human Rights" in Ancient China and Its Contemporary Interpretation

There were "human rights" in ancient China, reflected in the human rights thoughts of "Doctrine of Heaven" and "Doctrine of Benevolence" and the practice of protecting basic human rights such as the right to subsistence, development, and freedom. Additionally, the "human rights" in ancient China have distinct characteristics, embodied in the principles of collectivism, obligation orientation, and the concept of freedom, which are significant for the development of contemporary human rights in China and enriching the global human rights culture.