BEIJING, Sept. 22 -- China advances the international cause of human rights, said a white paper published on Sunday.

The white paper, titled "Seeking Happiness for People: 70 Years of Progress on Human Rights in China," was released by the State Council Information Office.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, in addition to advancing the human rights of its people, the country has earnestly supported the just cause of other developing countries to break free from colonial rule, achieve national independence, and eradicate racial segregation, said the white paper.

China has helped the developing countries to build up their capacity for development and provided the countries with development assistance and humanitarian relief, making great contribution to safeguarding world peace and development and furthering the international cause of human rights, the white paper said.