BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- China effectively ensures its people enjoy their rights, said a white paper published 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, the country has continued to improve the protection of the people's economic, political, social, cultural, and environmental rights, said the white paper.

Personal rights and dignity are well respected and protected, workers' rights are fully safeguarded, a social security system that covers the largest population in the world has been established, universal education expands remarkably and public cultural services benefit more people, according to the white paper.

Chinese people enjoy real democracy, the white paper said, adding that China protects people's rights to know, to participate, to express, and to supervise.

The freedom of religious belief is protected in accordance with the law and environmental rights are also better protected, according to the white paper.