China to hold global summit of women in Beijing to mark 30th anniversary of 1995 World Conference on Women

China will soon host the global summit of women in Beijing to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Conference on Women, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

During a regular press briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun made remarks when asked to elaborate on the white paper titled "China's Achievements in Women's Well-Rounded Development in the New Era," which was released on September 19 by the State Council Information Office.

Guo mentioned that 30 years ago, the United Nations held its Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. To commemorate the conference and promote the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Chinese government and UN Women jointly organized the Global Summit of Women at the UN Headquarters in New York a decade ago, he said.

Guo added that five years ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed convening another Global Summit of Women in 2025.

Guo noted that, from a global perspective, only five years remain to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. He said the worldwide effort for women's development faces serious challenges but also significant opportunities.

"In promoting gender equality and women's all-round development, China is not only an advocate but also an active actor," said Guo.

Guo emphasized that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, women's development in China has flourished, achieving historic accomplishments and comprehensive progress. The socialist path of women's growth with Chinese characteristics has shown vibrant vitality and unique advantages,

He said that the release of the white paper aims to fully showcase China's key achievements in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, systematically introduce the concepts, principles, and innovative practices of promoting gender equality and women's all-round development in the new era, as well as the inspiring spirit of Chinese women, contributing China's wisdom and sharing China's experience to the global cause of women's development.

"China is willing to work with countries around the world to join hands in advancing a new process for the all-round development of women and writing a new chapter in the global cause of women's development," Guo said.