CGTN spoke with María Fernanda Espinosa, former foreign and defense minister of Ecuador, on women's role in global governance.

She noted that in today's increasingly uncertain world, women's participation is not just about equality, but also about making governance more effective and sustainable.

Espinosa also highlighted how developing countries, including China, are expanding opportunities for women through economic growth and more inclusive social policies, offering a pathway of "development-driven empowerment" that is gaining traction across the Global South.