translate English to French: Canada commended China's efforts to modernize its legal system and carry out important, difficult economic reforms, but remained concerned about continued restrictions on civil and political rights, which were crucial to progress on all fronts.
Cependant, les restrictions qui restent imposées aux droits civils et politiques, droits fondamentaux si l'on veut progresser sur tous les fronts, restent un sujet de préoccupation.