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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, October 15 (Xinhua) — The Global Women's Summit has elevated the women's agenda to the highest international level, and China is becoming a global leader in this field. This is how renowned Russian researcher Irina Belaya, editor-in-chief of the collection "Women in China," assessed the results of the Global Women's Summit held in Beijing.
"I believe the Global Women's Summit is a landmark event. It raises the agenda of women's rights, women's freedoms, the development of women's potential, and women's empowerment, and it addresses various issues facing women around the world. And here, the initiatives announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit are very important," Irina Belaya said in an interview with Xinhua.
She particularly noted that China announced the establishment of a "Global Women's Empowerment Center," the launch of 1,000 small but socially significant projects that will benefit women and girls, increased Chinese funding for UN Women, and a plan to invite 50,000 women to participate in exchanges and training courses in China, which will enrich cooperation between women around the world.
Assessing the results of China's policies over the past 30 years, I. Belaya noted that "China has made a huge leap, even a breakthrough, in improving women's well-being. This is especially true for women in rural areas." "China has achieved significant results in combating infant mortality and maternal mortality. For example, the maternal mortality rate in China has decreased by almost 80 percent since 1995. This is a very significant figure and a very commendable result," the expert emphasized.
She said the statement by the Chairman of the Global Women's Summit, in which participants called on all interested countries and parties to take practical action in 10 key areas to accelerate the process of comprehensive development of women, was of paramount importance.
I. Belaya is the editor-in-chief of the collection "Women of China." This two-volume collection of articles by researchers from various countries explores the role of women in Chinese history. It examines the history of the women's movement in China and women's contributions to literature, art, science, and politics. The collection also addresses issues of concern to contemporary women, such as violence and gender equality. I. Belaya noted that interest in the project from researchers across the globe has been strong, and work on the third volume has already begun.
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