A/HRC/25/5 63. Cyprus requested information on the efforts to achieve practical equality between men and women. 64. The Czech Republic warmly welcomed the delegation from China. 65. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea encouraged continued efforts to protect the rights of ethnic minorities to use and develop their own language and writing systems. 66. The Democratic Republic of the Congo commended progress in civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. 67. Denmark expressed concern at the legalizing of enforced detention and, while recognizing increased access to the Internet, remained concerned about State censorship of media. 68. Djibouti noted ongoing protection of women’s rights through continued growth and social progress. 69. Ecuador recognized progress made in accessibility to legal protection for workers with disabilities. 70. Egypt commended the contribution of China to achieving internationally agreed development goals through South-South cooperation. 71. Equatorial Guinea noted improvements of regulations on food safety and encouraged continued human rights education and awareness. 72. Estonia welcomed efforts improving the human rights situation, such as NHRAP and the White Paper on Progress in Human Rights. 73. Ethiopia commended the Government for vigorously sharing its experience and best practices in the areas of poverty alleviation. 74. Finland requested information on measures adopted to investigate alleged intimidation and reprisals against individuals seeking to engage with the UPR process. 75. France thanked China for its presentation. 76. Gabon noted efforts to implement accepted 2009 UPR recommendations and priority given to the right to development for the benefit of vulnerable groups. 77. Germany encouraged China to continue to pursue legal improvements protecting the rights of individuals, inseparable from economic progress. 78. Ghana commended China on its participation in the second UPR, which contributed to strengthening global human rights architecture. 79. Greece noted that China could focus on human rights education to government agencies, especially on the rights of women, children and person with disabilities. 80. Guatemala noted legislative and judicial reforms in view of ratifying ICCPR. 81. Hungary noted the adherence to 26 international instruments and the number of pending requests by special procedures. 82. India requested information on re-education through the labour system, while noting NHRAP. 83. China indicated that it has made remarkable progress in promoting and safeguarding the right to development in recent years and its experience shows the need to: strike a balance between reform, development and stability; place great emphasis on poverty reduction; work hard to improve well-being and promote inclusive development; and enhance environmental and ecological protection. 7