As Beijing prepares to host the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women from October 13-14, Huang Xiaowei, vice-president of the All-China Women's Federation, shared insights into China's evolving approach to gender equality in an exclusive interview with CGTN. The event marks a pivotal moment for international collaboration on women's rights, building on the legacy of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Huang emphasized China's 'people-centered development philosophy' as the driving force behind recent advancements, citing improved access to education, healthcare, and political participation for women. 'From poverty alleviation programs to STEM education initiatives, we're creating ecosystems that enable women's comprehensive development,' she noted.
The upcoming summit is expected to address contemporary challenges including digital gender gaps and climate-related impacts on women. Huang highlighted China's commitment to sharing best practices through South-South cooperation while advocating for stronger global partnerships. Academics and policymakers will particularly note her analysis of how China's gender parity improvements in workforce participation – now exceeding 80% in urban areas – align with broader economic modernization goals.
With over 7,000 women's federations nationwide and 53 bilateral cooperation agreements, China's approach combines grassroots mobilization with international engagement. As diaspora communities and global observers watch these developments, the summit may redefine multilateral strategies for achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goal on gender equality.
