The Global Leaders' Meeting on Women kicked off Monday at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, where Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech stressing the vital role women play in advancing human civilization and calling on the international community to shoulder shared responsibility for their development.
Xi highlighted women as creators, promoters and sustainers of culture, urging nations to work collaboratively to push forward the cause of gender equality. His remarks set a collaborative tone for the meeting, which brought together voices from across continents.
CGTN invited voices from abroad to weigh in. Moraima Ordonez, a Mexican student at Peking University, praised the emphasis on partnership: "This demonstrates China's ongoing commitment to working with all nations in promoting gender equality and reducing inequalities."
Vitumbiko Caroline Ng'oma, a youth representative from Malawi, also shared her perspective, underlining the global resonance of Xi’s call for joint action to uplift women.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers from G20 nations, Xi’s address offers a reminder of how high-level dialogues can spark local initiatives, inspire tech-driven social ventures and redefine policies to support women everywhere.
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Foreign youth say Xi's speech will boost global women's development
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