How Xi Promotes Women's All-round Development

Editor's note: The 12th National Women's Congress is held from Tuesday to Friday in Beijing. President Xi Jinping has on many occasions stressed promotion of women's all-round development. Here's a look at his vision and efforts.

Delegates from around China attend the opening ceremony of the 11th National Women's Congress in Beijing. [Photo by Liao Pan/China Daily]

Women hold up 'half the sky'

"Women are the creators of material and spiritual wealth...China will do more to enhance gender equality as its basic state policy as women hold up 'half the sky'."--Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.

"Full play should be given to the role of women in order to help achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."--When meeting the newly elected leadership of the All-China Women's Federation on Oct 31, 2013.

The active role of women in families

"Women play an active role in nurturing traditional family values...Women should take responsibility for youngsters' education; boost the traditional positive virtues of the Chinese nation; and contribute to the social ethos." --When meeting the newly elected leadership of the All-China Women's Federation on Oct 31, 2013.

The pursuit of gender equality is a great cause

"The pursuit of gender equality is a great cause...for a review of history shows that without women's liberation and progress, the liberation and progress of mankind would not be attainable."--Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.

"We must eradicate all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence. We should focus on gender equality and dismiss outdated mentalities and customs inhibiting women's development."--Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.

Protect women's rights and interests

"We must adhere to the fundamental national policy of gender equality, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of women and minors...We will improve the system for supporting and caring for children, women, and elderly people left behind in rural areas."--A report delivered at the 19th CPC National Congress on Oct 18, 2017.

"Countries should protect women's rights and interests, which are basic human rights and must be protected by laws and regulations and integrated into national and social rules and norms."--Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.

Protect women's rights and interests

"We must stand firmly for peace, development and win-win cooperation, cherish peace dearly and uphold it so that every woman and child will enjoy the sunshine of happiness and tranquility."--Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.

"As the Chinese people pursue a happy life, every Chinese woman has the opportunities to excel in life and make their dream come true."--Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.

Leadership over women's federation

"Women's federation officials at all levels should learn more about the situation at grassroots level in order to better help women."--When meeting the newly elected leadership of the All-China Women's Federation on Oct 31, 2013.

"The work of mass organizations is an important component of the CPC work...Mass organizations represent people from different lines of work or age groups, such as trade unions, youth leagues and women's groups."--At a conference on improving mass organizations held from July 6 to 7, 2015.