China ushers in new chapter of women’s cause

By People’s Daily

Women are creators of material and cultural civilizations, and an important force to promote social progress and advances. In recent 70 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, women’s cause in the country has been closely connected to the general growth of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the whole nation.

Under the leadership of the CPC, the past few generations of women have contributed greatly to social construction, reform, and development. As the Chinese nation is rising and growing, Chinese women’s social status has undergone enormous changes.

The State Council Information Office of China issued a white paper titled Equality, Development and Sharing: Progress of Women’s Cause in 70 Years since New China’s Founding on Sept. 19, demonstrating the historic accomplishments and changes made in the Chinese women’s cause, especially those achieved after the 18th CPC National Congress with solid data and substantial facts.

The white paper, from nine perspectives, showcased the ever-stronger sense of fulfillment, happiness and security of hundreds of millions of Chinese women, indicating that as masters of the nation, women now can find the best ways to fulfill themselves.

Boosting the comprehensive development of women and achieving gender equality have been perceived as important components of the socialism system with Chinese characteristics, and women’s cause is an important part of the CPC’s undertaking.

Since its inception, the CPC has been struggling for women’s liberation and gender equality, taking women as an important force to promote the causes of the Party and people.

With the coming of the new era, the CPC is now leading women’s work more devotedly. “Adhering to the fundamental national policy of gender equality, and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women and minors” were enshrined in the reports of the 18th and 19th CPC National Congress, and accepted as key concepts and parts of the CPC’s governance and administration plans.

Thanks to China’s efforts, women in the country are able to exercise their democratic rights, participate in economic and social development, and benefit from the outcomes of reforms and development on an equal and legal basis.

In China, the protection of women’s rights has been included in laws and regulations, manifesting itself as a state will and a norm of intrinsic social behaviors, indicating the continuously strengthened women rights.

Chinese women’s political status and education level has grown significantly. Besides, their health condition and social security have also been improved. As Chinese women are playing unique role in the cultivation of family virtue, their role in economic and social development is becoming increasingly prominent.

Practices proved that women’s participation in social and economic activities can effectively improve their status, as well as social productivity and economic vitality.

China will incorporate gender equality into general national economic and social development plans, to fully release the wisdom and energy of Chinese women, so that they can shoulder more important responsibilities, play their role as the masters of the country, and make success on the way to realize their great dreams.