STRATEGI CHINA DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN STATUS TETAP DEWAN HAM PERSERIKATAN BANGSA-BANGSA (PBB) TAHUN 2019-2023

This article aims to describe the strategies undertaken by China in maintaining its permanent status as a member of the UN Human Rights Council in the period 2019 to 2023. China is one of the countries with a record of controversial human rights violations, but still seeks to strengthen its influence in international forums. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The data collection technique used in this research is library research using the Harzing Publish or Perish application. Some of the theories used in this research are diplomacy theory and neorealism. The results of the cooperation conducted show that China relies on active diplomacy and strategic partnerships with ASEAN and other Asian member countries to strengthen its position. In addition, China also utilizes membership in regional blocs and economic cooperation with developed countries to gain support in maintaining its permanent status at the UN Human Rights Council. Despite facing criticism for its human rights record, China has successfully utilized its regional presence and active participation in the Human Rights Council to influence the human rights agenda at the international level. This research contributes to understanding China's strategy and role in global human rights issues.