Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 5:25 AM

China has made historic strides in promoting gender equality and ensuring the all-round development of women, with officials highlighting the progress as a defining feature of the country's modernization in the new era.

A white paper released by the State Council Information Office outlines the philosophy, principles, and policies that have transformed the status of Chinese women and reinforced the country's global role in advancing gender equality.

The report credited the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping's leadership for placing women's empowerment at the heart of national rejuvenation.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, gender equality has been in...