As world leaders prepare for the upcoming Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, Huang Xiaowei, vice president of the All-China Women's Federation, emphasized the critical role of youth in advancing gender equality during an exclusive interview with CGTN's Wang Mangmang.
Huang, who also serves as vice chairperson of the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council, outlined strategies to empower young women through education and policy reforms. "When we invest in girls' education and leadership development, we're building a foundation for sustainable progress," she stated, highlighting China's recent initiatives to expand vocational training programs.
The discussion comes as Asia witnesses shifting workforce demographics, with women constituting 43% of STEM graduates across the region. Huang stressed the importance of cross-cultural collaboration: "Gender equality isn't a zero-sum game – when women succeed, entire communities benefit."
Analysts suggest this dialogue aligns with broader efforts to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in developing Asian economies where youth populations are driving social transformation.
