Beijing sparkled with energy as China kicked off International Women’s Day celebrations early, hosting a star-studded reception on Friday. Over 1,000 global guests—including diplomats and international organization reps—gathered to champion gender equality and women’s empowerment. 💬✨
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin, also president of the All-China Women’s Federation, called on women nationwide to “write new splendid chapters” in building a modern, thriving society. Highlighting China’s commitment to global collaboration, she announced a major 2024 initiative: co-hosting the Global Summit of Women with UN Women in Beijing! 🌍🤝
The event underscored China’s push for cross-cultural partnerships to advance women’s rights. Shen emphasized that empowering women isn’t just a local goal—it’s a shared mission to “build a better world for all.” With diverse voices in attendance, the reception felt like a mini-United Nations of changemakers. 👩💼🌐
