Laws protect rights of ethnic groups

China has made great strides in protecting the rights and interests of its ethnic groups, politically, economically and educationally, experts said on Friday.

They made the remarks at a side event of the 52nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, which was organized by the China Ethnic Minorities' Association for External Exchanges and themed "Ethnic Minorities' Rights Promoted in the New Era".

According to Chen Jiuyang, the association's director, China's constitution and legal system have played a significant role in ensuring that citizens from all ethnic groups are equal.