References on the issue of Human Right's in China?

I’m interested in the issue of human right’s violations in China after reading about the “Great Firewall of China”. Further reading revealed so many horrific allegations against China, but my problem is, that many claims are made without any sources or references. So basically I don’t know whether there is evidence backing up the claims, or are they just accusations made by human right’s organisations to bring the spotlight on the issue.

Also, I can’t find many sites which give the Chinese side of things. Can anyone direct me to a (preferably english) site or other resource where China has defended its actions, I wanna see what China has to say for itself.

Also, any other opinions, articles, or further reading yall could suggest would be great. Oh and also, anything on what the UN is doing about this, any UN inspector visits to China, or resolutions on the issue?