BEIJING, July 2 -- China relaunched its human rights protection website on Thursday, in both Chinese and English.

As the only authoritative website on the issue, it demonstrates progress in China's human rights protection, features international research on human rights, and promotes enhanced awareness among society.

It is the third time that the website, www.humanrights.cn, is updated since it was launched in August 1998.

The new version features sections such as dynamic news, focus, publications and resources, and UN human rights.

The website is also a comprehensive database offering insight into human rights in China.

An official WeChat account is also put into operation. WeChat is a popular instant messaging application in China.