China’s actions over the years on human rights and international politics

This chapter provides historical context and devotes attention to how scholars view human rights in China. In particular, the chapter examines how the Chinese government acts based on perceived threats to its rule, as China’s solidarity with developing countries or the Like-Minded Group (LMG) demonstrate this. Among the International Relations (IR) theories and approaches, it is rational choice’s emphasis on actors acting to advance their preferences that is the most appropriate approach for explaining China’s actions on human rights explored in this book.