"Xi Jinping Urges Chinese Women to Lead the Way in Family and Society"

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the critical role of women in establishing a "new trend of family" as China faces an ageing population and a record decline in the birth rate. Xi discussed the importance of women's work with the All China Women's Federation, stating that it is not only related to their own development but also to family harmony, social harmony, national development, and progress. To address factors such as high childcare costs, career hindrance, gender discrimination, and reluctance to marry, Xi called for actively cultivating a new culture of marriage and childbearing and providing guidance on young people's views on marriage, childbirth, and family. China has been implementing measures to boost the birth rate, including financial incentives and improved childcare facilities, as the country's population rapidly ages.