An international symposium co-hosted by UN Women and China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) concluded in Chengdu on November 21, 2025, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The event showcased strengthened collaboration in combating domestic violence and advancing gender equality through judicial innovation.
SPC Vice President Wang Zhongming emphasized China's commitment to aligning judicial practices with international standards under the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The court unveiled its 2025 Guiding Case compilation, highlighting eight landmark rulings from 2022-2025 addressing mental abuse recognition, expert testimony protocols, and compensation models for survivors.
UN Women's Asia-Pacific Director Christine Arab praised the cross-sector cooperation, stating: "This dialogue creates vital momentum for translating legal frameworks into tangible protections." The symposium featured workshops on evidence collection in digital abuse cases and regional implementation of protective orders.
Notable developments include Sichuan Province's pilot program integrating AI-driven risk assessment tools in family courts, which has reduced case processing times by 40% since its 2023 launch. Legal experts from 17 countries participated in drafting new guidelines for transnational domestic violence cases.
