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Xi Advocates for Women's Political Representation in China

10/14/2025

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for greater representation of women in politics at the Global Leaders Meeting on Women in Beijing.
He emphasized that gender equality must be "truly internalized" in society and advocated for women's broader participation in decision-making.
Despite women making up nearly 50% of university students and 43% of the workforce, female representation in China's top political bodies remains low.
The United Nations has suggested gender quotas to improve this situation, as observers note a decline in women's political representation under Xi's leadership.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for greater representation of women in politics at the Global Leaders Meeting on Women in Beijing.
He emphasized that gender equality must be "truly internalized" in society and advocated for women's broader participation in decision-making.
Despite women making up nearly 50% of university students and 43% of the workforce, female representation in China's top political bodies remains low.
The United Nations has suggested gender quotas to improve this situation, as observers note a decline in women's political representation under Xi's leadership.