Xiplomacy: How China helps empower women from Asia to Africa

BEIJING -- "Women are creators of material and spiritual wealth, and represent an important force driving social development and progress," Chinese President Xi Jinping once said.

Xi made the observation while chairing the Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment at the UN Headquarters in New York on Sept 27, 2015, where he outlined China's commitment to advancing women's development and international cooperation.

Over the past decade, China has made significant strides in promoting the all-round development of women. Countless Chinese women are excelling in different domains, contributing their strength and wisdom to global peace and development, as well as to the better protection of women and children.

At the same time, China has joined hands with countries worldwide to empower women. From Asia to Africa, inspiring stories of shared efforts toward building a better world have accelerated the global advancement of the cause of women.