Women in China

Women in china enjoy equal rights men in all aspects of life-political, economic, cultural, and social. The government protects the rights and interests of women by applying the principle of equal pay for equal work and by training and selecting female cadres. Marriage, motherhood, the family and children are protected by the government. Any violation of the freedom of marriage is prohibited, as is the maltreatment of women. Through such policies and laws, women are encouraged to develop dignity, confidence, and self-esteem.

The government places great emphasis on choosing and training female cadres. Since the adoption of the open-door and reform policies, many women have taken leading posts in the Party and the government. Numerous women entrepreneurs have emerged and have become a vital force in China's effort to reform and modernize. Women have made important contributions in various fields, including industrial and agricultural production, science, culture, education, and health care. Thus, the expression that "Women hold up half the sky " has been extensively used to praise the role of women in China today.

The All-China women's Federation is a patriotic organization under the leadership of the Communist Party. The federation consists of women from all ethnic backgrounds who support socialism and the unification of China. It serves as a bridge between the Party and the government and China's women.

China has also taken an active role in international women's activities sponsored by the United Nations. In accordance with China's foreign policy of peace, it has strived to develop friendly exchanges and cooperation with women from all over the world while making efforts to realize the goal of worldwide equality between men and women ,women's participation in social development and the maintenance of world peace.