Hey fam! Big news is coming out of Beijing: the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women kicks off on October 13–14, and President Xi Jinping is set to deliver the opening keynote. 🙌
Over the years, Xi has been vocal about the role of women in society and the economy, using major platforms to push for equality, education, and leadership opportunities. Here’s a quick rundown of his top messages:
- Equal Access to Education 🎓: He stresses that every girl and woman deserves high-quality learning—because when women learn, whole communities level up.
- Leadership & Innovation 🚀: Women are at the heart of new ideas and social progress. More women leaders = stronger, more dynamic teams.
- Digital Empowerment 💻: In the tech era, Xi highlights the need for women to master digital skills—from coding to data analytics—to thrive in the digital economy.
- Inclusive Growth 🤝: Building a fair playing field in workplaces and policy-making is key. He calls on governments and businesses to remove barriers and support women entrepreneurs.
Why it matters: As young pros across South & Southeast Asia, you see the power of women-led startups in Bengaluru, creative collectives in Jakarta, and climate activism in Manila. President Xi’s focus on women’s causes echoes what changemakers here are pushing every day.
Get ready for Xi’s big speech at the meeting, and let’s keep the conversation going on how we can all drive gender equality—one tweet, project, or startup at a time! 💪✨
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President Xi Jinping's key quotes on advancing women's causes
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