Fortune shines on country's leading women in industry

Fortune China, the Chinese-language version of Fortune magazine, has released a 25-strong list of what it considers the country's most powerful businesswomen, insisting they are no less competitive or successful than their male counterparts.

The magazine said those on the list could actually claim to be better leaders, given their dual roles in many cases of being successful wives and mothers as well as captains of industry and commerce.

It makes the case that their sharp minds, strong willpower and more flexible approach to business offer more advantages in leadership and business management.