An old Chinese saying declares, "women hold up half the sky"—and today, that sky is brighter than ever. As China prepares to host a global women’s summit in Beijing, marking 30 years since the landmark 1995 World Conference on Women, the spotlight shines on the country’s transformative strides in education and gender equality. 🎓✨
New data from a white paper titled "China’s Achievements in Women’s Well-Rounded Development in the New Era" reveals groundbreaking progress: 99.9% of primary school-age girls are enrolled, and women now make up 50.76% of higher education students—up 14% since 1995. 💪📈
How did this happen? Decades of targeted policies, from compulsory nine-year schooling to expanded university access, laid the groundwork. The 2017 Five-Year Plan prioritized equal education rights, while 2021’s development outline and 2022’s legal reforms cemented lifelong learning opportunities for women. 🏛️🔑
Investing in girls’ education isn’t just fair—it’s smart economics. The World Bank estimates global earnings could surge by $15–30 trillion if all girls receive 12 years of schooling. Educated women boost workforce participation, earn higher wages, and drive economic growth. 💼🌍
As global leaders gather in Beijing, China’s journey offers a blueprint for empowering women through education. Because when half the sky rises, everyone soars. 🚀👩🎓
