How is China contributing to the global cause of empowering women?

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  Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater participation of women in national and social governance,

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  saying this would ensure that gender equality is truly internalized within society.

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  The Chinese leader made a remark at the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing.

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  Xi Jinping said that China has led its 690 million women in marching together into a moderately prosperous society.

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  He has also announced that China will donate an additional $10 million to UN women over the next five years.

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  He said China will support 1,000 livelihood projects for women and girls as the priority beneficiaries and invite 5,000 women to China for exchange and training programs.

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  This year's meeting focuses on new and accelerated efforts for women's development.

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  So for more, joining us now on the line is Han Hua,

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  co-founder and secretary general of Beijing Club for International Dialogue.

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