President Xi Jinping underscored the vital role of women in shaping human civilization during his keynote address at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing. Speaking at the China National Convention Center, he called for international collaboration to advance gender equality, stating that "the international community shares a responsibility to uplift women's development."
International students shared their perspectives with KhabarAsia.com. Moraima Ordonez, a Mexican scholar at Peking University, observed: "China is demonstrating sustained leadership in bridging global divides through concrete partnerships." Vitumbiko Caroline Ng'oma from Malawi added that Xi's vision "resonates with Africa's own aspirations for inclusive progress."
The event has drawn attention from development analysts and gender equality advocates worldwide, with many noting its alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Business leaders also highlight the economic implications, as the World Bank estimates closing gender gaps could add $12 trillion to global GDP by 2025.
