CGTN Highlights China's Push To Empower Women Through Digital Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- China has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and girls through technology, according to a recent article by the China Global Television Network (CGTN).

The article highlighted remarks by Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) special envoy for the advancement of girls’ and women’s education, who attended an exhibition in Beijing focused on digital empowerment for women and girls.

Peng, together with UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, toured the exhibition, held as a side event of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.

In a statement, CGTN said the event showcased China's progress in promoting gender equality through digital and intelligent technologies.

"China's push to develop digital and intelligent technologies is reshaping the lifestyles of women and girls, creating broader development opportunities for them in the era of digital intelligence," said Peng.

Meanwhile, Bahous commended China’s achievements in closing the digital gender gap and promoting women's rights, calling for continued international collaboration to support women's full development in the digital age.

China has introduced a range of initiatives to enhance women’s digital literacy and participation in the digital economy, with many rural women trained in e-commerce contributing to poverty alleviation and rural revitalisation. Women now account for more than half of entrepreneurs in China’s internet sector and over 40 per cent of its workforce.

In May, Professor Wang Xiaoyun of Tsinghua University was named one of five laureates of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards for her pioneering research in cryptography, inspiring more women to pursue careers in mathematics and cybersecurity.

China has also extended support for global women’s development by training over 200,000 women from more than 180 countries, contributing US$20 million to UN Women, and implementing women-focused projects worth over US$40 million through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund. (US$1=RM4.22)

-- BERNAMA