In 1995, a young Tian Wei stood among volunteers at the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, unaware her journey would become a beacon for gender equality. Three decades later, the CGTN host returned to the Chinese capital – now as a seasoned journalist – to document the Global Women's Summit, witnessing how China's approach to women's empowerment has evolved from grassroots advocacy to global leadership.
From Volunteer to Visionary
Tian recalls her early days: "The conference wasn't just about policies – it was about finding our collective voice." Her experience among global activists planted seeds of change that would shape China's gender equality narrative, particularly in economic participation where women now constitute 45% of the mainland's workforce.
Bridging Eras of Progress
As China's media landscape transformed, Tian's career mirrored the nation's growing international engagement. Her reporting on education reforms and rural women's entrepreneurship initiatives earned recognition, with the All-China Women's Federation noting a 300% increase in female-led startups since 2000.
The Beijing Summit Legacy
At the 2024 summit, Tian observed "a new paradigm of South-South cooperation" as Chinese delegates shared digital inclusion strategies with developing nations. The event highlighted China's role in establishing 146 maternal health centers across Asia and Africa since 2015.
