W20 group calling for female empowerment

The three-day Women 20 Meeting concluded on Thursday in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, with calls for gender equality and empowerment of women to boost the global economy.

The new engagement group, which was established in Turkey last year under the auspices of G20 countries, provides a platform for communication between stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, social organizations and academia.

Hosted by the All-China Women's Federation, this year's meeting had the theme "Equal Participation and Innovative Development". More than 200 delegates from G20 member countries, guest countries and international organizations attended.