A/HRC/25/5 158. China implements family planning policy under the principle of combining national guidance with voluntary participation of its people. The Regulations on the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS provide that no organization or individual shall discriminate against HIV/AIDS infectors or patients or their families, and that HIV/AIDS patients enjoy the rights to employment, medical care and others. 159. China formulated over 60 laws and regulations on protection of various rights of the disabled. China enacted the Mental Health Law to protect rights of persons with intellectual disabilities. From 2008 to 2012, more than 6.2 million rural residents with disabilities were lifted out of poverty and 1.7 million urban residents with disabilities were employed. 160. China enacted laws and regulations to protect private property of its citizens. Compulsory enforcement of expropriation, demolition and relocation must observe the law to ensure fair compensation and provision of channels for corresponding legal relief and assistance. 161. The right to environment is regarded as a basic human right and is protected by law. China encourages orderly public participation and solicits the views of the general public and NGOs when drawing up policies on environment. 162. The Sudan welcomed continuous efforts to strengthen human rights and cooperation with human rights mechanisms, and the fight against violence, hate crimes and fraud. 163. Sweden referred to its advance questions and wished China a successful review. 164. Switzerland commended reduction in the scope of the application of death penalty but expressed concern about repression towards civil society. 165. The Syrian Arab Republic highly appreciated the open and subjective report displaying achievements strengthening human rights and plans in this field. 166. Tajikistan appreciated the strengthened legal and institutional human rights framework and noted that China was closer than ever to full implementation of its concept of “putting people first”. 167. Thailand commended the remarkable economic transformation and efforts to reduce poverty and promote equal opportunities. 168. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia commended activities in safeguarding economic and social rights and asked about plans to improve minority rights and to ratify ICCPR. It urged more cooperation with OHCHR in the judicial reforms. 169. Timor-Leste commended efforts for implementation of indemnificatory low-income housing projects, in particular, construction of more than 17 million urban housing units. 170. Togo commended efforts aimed at promoting economic and social development of ethnic minorities. 171. Tunisia encouraged continued efforts to promote civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. 172. Turkmenistan noted the increasing number of leading officials in ethnic-minority regions who were of the local ethnicity. 173. Uganda noted the abolition of the death penalty for 13 non-violent economic crimes and amendment of the Criminal Procedure Law. 174. Ukraine welcomed efforts to protect the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities and to improve health and social welfare. 175. The United Arab Emirates appreciated the attention paid to the rights of the child through their incorporation in the national economic and social development plan. 12