As Beijing gears up to host the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women this October, Huang Xiaowei, a leading voice in China's gender equality movement, sat down with CGTN to discuss the nation's strides in empowering women. 🌸 From policy breakthroughs to global collaboration, here's what you need to know.
🚀 From Policy to Progress
Huang, vice president of the All-China Women's Federation, highlighted how the Communist Party of China has prioritized women's development through initiatives boosting education access, healthcare, and political participation. "We're seeing unprecedented momentum," she said, pointing to rising numbers of women in tech, entrepreneurship, and local governance.
🌐 China's Global Role
The upcoming summit marks 28 years since the landmark Beijing Declaration set global standards for gender equality. Huang emphasized China's growing influence in shaping international policies while addressing challenges like workplace equity and rural-urban development gaps.
💡 Why It Matters for Gen Z
With young professionals driving Asia's digital economy, Huang stressed the need for youth-led solutions in closing gender gaps. From STEM fields to climate activism, she sees Gen Z as key to building what she calls "a shared future of equal opportunity."
