'Inboden's revealing behind-the-scenes case studies show how China's human rights diplomacy has become increasingly sophisticated.' Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs
1. Introduction; 2. China's Evolving Posture Toward the International Human Rights Regime: 1949–2017; 3. China, the Convention Against Torture and the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture: 1982–2002; 4. China and the Establishment of the Human Rights Council: 2004–2007; 5. China and the International Labour Organization's Conference Committee on the Application of Standards, 1983–2017; 6. Explaining China's Behavior; 7. Conclusion.