Women make new gains in workplace

Women are making significant progress in the workplace in China, even in some traditionally male-dominated areas, according to a new report released ahead of International Women's Day on Wednesday.

In China last year, women held 44 percent of senior management roles in companies, according to a report released by LinkedIn, a US-based professional networking website.

The report, based on employee surveys, also showed women represented 35 percent of those who reach the chief executive suite.