The Chinese government makes an official move calling for more women in political leadership positions.
Wu Yi (center), the former Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, is known as the "iron lady" and regarded as the toughest negotiator in China's government. (File Photo/CNS)
“An official document released on Monday said that local governments above the county level should employ more women in leadership positions to ensure that the country’s women are properly represented in political affairs.
The Outline for the Development of Chinese Women (2011-2020) issued by the State Council, or China’s cabinet, said that the central government will continue to boost women’s participation in the management of state and social affairs, stressing that the number of female leaders should be gradually increased over the next decade.
The document said that the government has set a target of enshrining the concept of gender equity into more laws over the next ten years.”
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