In 1995, the Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing, which adopted the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action, marking a milestone in the global advancement of women's causes. To reaffirm the spirit of the Beijing Conference, accelerate the implementation of the Declaration and the Platform, inject new momentum into global gender equality and women's all-round development, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, China, in collaboration with UN Women, is hosting the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing from October 13 to 14.

Over the past 30 years, China has contributed uniquely to the global advancement of women through its own practices . On September 19, 2025, The State Council Information Office released the white paper titled The Practice and Achievements of Advancing Women's All-Round Development in the New Era China. Data shows that 690 million Chinese women have entered the phase of moderate prosperity together with the rest of the population. In 2024, women constituted over half of all students in higher education and made up over 40 percent of the total workforce. The average life expectancy for women has surpassed 80 years . In China, women hold up half the sky: