Editor's note: The 12th National Women's Congress is held from Tuesday to Friday in Beijing. President Xi Jinping has on many occasions stressed promotion of women's all-round development. Here's a look at his vision and efforts.
Delegates from around China attend the opening ceremony of the 11th National Women's Congress in Beijing. [Photo by Liao Pan/China Daily]
Women hold up 'half the sky'
"Women are the creators of material and spiritual wealth...China will do more to enhance gender equality as its basic state policy as women hold up 'half the sky'." --Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.
"Full play should be given to the role of women in order to help achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." --When meeting the newly elected leadership of the All-China Women's Federation on Oct 31, 2013.
Luo Jun (right) displays a handbag featuring the embroidery of the Yi ethnic group in her workshop at Chuxiong Yi autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Yunnan province on August 14, 2016. As a female entrepreneur of the Yi ethnic group, Luo set up a cooperative in 2011 to produce modern embroidery in the Yi ethnic style. [Photo by Yang Zongyou/Xinhua]
The active role of women in families
"Women play an active role in nurturing traditional family values...Women should take responsibility for youngsters' education; boost the traditional positive virtues of the Chinese nation; and contribute to the social ethos." --When meeting the newly elected leadership of the All-China Women's Federation on Oct 31, 2013.
Deputies discuss domestic violence during the annual meetings of the National People's Congress and National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (two sessions) in Beijing, March 6, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]
The pursuit of gender equality is a great cause
"The pursuit of gender equality is a great cause...for a review of history shows that without women's liberation and progress, the liberation and progress of mankind would not be attainable." --Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.
"We must eradicate all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence. We should focus on gender equality and dismiss outdated mentalities and customs inhibiting women's development." --Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.
A deputy to the National People's Congress reads the government work report, Beijing, March 5, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]
Protect women's rights and interests
"We must adhere to the fundamental national policy of gender equality, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of women and minors...We will improve the system for supporting and caring for children, women, and elderly people left behind in rural areas." --A report delivered at the 19th CPC National Congress on Oct 18, 2017.
"Countries should protect women's rights and interests, which are basic human rights and must be protected by laws and regulations and integrated into national and social rules and norms." --Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.
Players of China celebrate after the 3-0 victory over Turkey at the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Japan, Sept 30, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]
Protect women's rights and interests
"We must stand firmly for peace, development and win-win cooperation, cherish peace dearly and uphold it so that every woman and child will enjoy the sunshine of happiness and tranquility." --Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.
"As the Chinese people pursue a happy life, every Chinese woman has the opportunities to excel in life and make their dream come true." --Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.
A female pilot with the Chinese air force flies the Chinese-made JH-7 fighter-bomber in Northern China on August 26, 2016. The two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather JH-7 is also known as the FBC-1 Flying Leopard. [Photo/81.cn]
Leadership over women's federation
"Women's federation officials at all levels should learn more about the situation at grassroots level in order to better help women." --When meeting the newly elected leadership of the All-China Women's Federation on Oct 31, 2013.
"The work of mass organizations is an important component of the CPC work...Mass organizations represent people from different lines of work or age groups, such as trade unions, youth leagues and women's groups." --At a conference on improving mass organizations held from July 6 to 7, 2015.
