Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored the international community's shared responsibility to advance women's rights during his keynote address at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing on Monday. Highlighting women's pivotal role in shaping human civilization, Xi called for collective action to address systemic barriers and promote gender equality as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Shahnoza Amirbekova, a Tajik student pursuing international relations at Beijing's Renmin University, shared her perspective with CGTN. "President Xi's speech resonated deeply," she said. "His emphasis on women's rights as human rights aligns with the aspirations of young people across Asia and beyond. When women thrive, societies prosper."
The event brought together policymakers and civil society representatives from over 100 countries and regions, reflecting growing momentum for gender-responsive policies in post-pandemic recovery efforts. Analysts note China's increasing engagement in global social governance, with women's empowerment emerging as a key theme in its multilateral diplomacy.
