China News Agency, United Nations, October 1 (Reporter Madlin) Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech via video at the UN General Assembly's high-level meeting to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the World Conference on Women in Beijing on the 1st.

Zhang Jun, the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, said that President Xi’s speech announced pragmatic measures to fully care for the well-being of women and to reflect the responsibility of a major country, which is a further sublimation of the spirit of the Beijing World Women’s Conference.

On October 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech via video at the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women.

Zhang Jun, the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, said that President Xi’s speech announced pragmatic measures to fully care for the well-being of women and to reflect the responsibility of a major country, which is a further sublimation of the spirit of the Beijing World Women’s Conference.

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　　Zhang Jun said that the status of women in various countries has improved significantly in the past 25 years; however, the pace and effectiveness of gender equality and women's empowerment are not consistent. In many countries and regions, women are still the main victims of war turmoil, hardship, gender discrimination, and violent crimes. .

The new crown pneumonia epidemic has brought a new impact on the cause of women worldwide.

Standing at the height of the development and progress of human society and from the perspective of safeguarding the fundamental rights and interests of women, President Xi put forward China's propositions and Chinese plans, which aroused enthusiastic responses and high praise from all parties.

　　Zhang Jun said that the speech closely followed the new challenges in the new crown pneumonia epidemic situation, clearly pointed out that we must pay more attention to the special needs of women, and earnestly implement the "Beijing Declaration" and "Program of Action", and put forward four important propositions.

These propositions fully reflect the current greatest concerns and demands of women in various countries, and learn from and share successful experiences in the development of women’s undertakings in China, which have pointed out the direction and provided guidance for the development of women’s undertakings in the world.

　　Zhang Jun said that the speech further demonstrated the glorious achievements in the development and progress of China's women's cause, and concentratedly reflected the people-centered development concept.

Women account for half of China’s poverty reduction population and more than 40% of all employed persons in society. Gender equality has been fully realized in the compulsory education stage.

The average life expectancy of Chinese women has increased from 36.7 years when New China was founded to 79.4 years.

In the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, thousands of women are fighting at the forefront.

The Chinese government has also taken special measures to ensure women’s employment and health, and to relieve the burden of women-led enterprises.

Zhang Jun pointed out that female diplomats accounted for more than one-third of China's diplomatic team. "They are all very good, very active, and very dedicated. I am proud of them."

　　Zhang Jun said that the speech reflects China's tremendous support for the development of the cause of women in the world.

Achieving gender equality requires political commitment and more concrete actions.

The promises and actions that President Xi put forward in his speech are tangible, and women and girls in many countries have benefited from them.

It also fully reflects China's positive contribution to the cause of global women, reflects its firm support for the United Nations, and reflects China's responsibility as a major power.

　　Zhang Jun said that the speech has injected new impetus into the development of the cause of women in the world.

President Xi put forward an important initiative to hold the Global Women's Summit again in 2025, and planned a new road map for the implementation of the results of the Beijing World Women's Conference.

At the important time node of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing World Women’s Conference and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in 2025, it is of great significance to hold the Global Women’s Summit again to review the original mission of the Beijing World Women’s Conference.

　　Zhang Jun said that no matter how the times develop and the international situation changes, the determination of all countries in the world to advance gender equality will not be shaken, and the majority of women's yearning for a better life will not be shaken.

We look forward to meeting with representatives from all over the world again in 2025 to write a new chapter in the development of women's cause.

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