What they say

Editor's Note: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd held the Global Conference on Women and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The conference is discussing the steps needed to encourage more women to pursue their professional and personal ambitions. Published below are excerpts from some key speakers.

Women should remain independent and retain their glamor, said Vicky Zhao, a well-known Chinese actress and director.

"I dreamed of being an independent and globe-trotting individual when I was young," said Zhao.