DEAR READERS

As always,this issue of Women of China features a bold mix of stories about Chinese women from all walks of life.The stories include women who fight against HIV/AIDS on a daily basis,women in uniform who are makinq a difference, women who invest in funds,middle-aged and senior Beijing women who practice winter swimming,and young urban women who     

The Committee for Women and Children

FOR a long time, many Chinese women workers appealed to the government to set up a special organization for women and children under the State Council. They believed with the women movement developing rapidly, many     

Women ViceGovernors Talk About Their Successes

THE degree of women's participation in politics is a good indicator of women's emancipation. Chinese women have been concerned about the number of women in politics after they gained economic independence as a whole. In 1986, no woman was elected a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee at the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of China; the next year, some women leading cadres lost their reelections at all governmental levels. Since there were only a few women cadres, these events caused wide repercussions in society and the press considered Chinese women's emancipation movement challenged and the future of women's participation in politics was an anxious issue.Afterwards, governments and women's federations at all levels have made great efforts to train more women cadres and have made headway. Because of these efforts, Peng Peiyun became a State Councillor, two women have become Vice-Chairmen of the National People's Congress, one women has become Vice-Chairman of the Chine     

To Our Readers, on the 40th Anniversary of the Magazine

Dear readers, Women of China was first issued in 1956, a full 40 years ago. In that time, the magzine's format has changed from a quarterly, to a bi-monthly, to a monthly. Our magazine is distributed in more than 130 countries and regions and is well-received by our readers. Women of China is a comprehensive English monthly concerned with the conditions of Chinese women. It aims to enhance contacts and exchanges between Chinese women and women from all over the world, and to increase their understanding and friendship. In the 40 years, forerunners in Chinese women's movement and women state leaders, Soong Ching Ling, Cai Chang, Deng Yingchao, Kang Keqing and     

How to Choose—Job Selection for Female Graduates

TIMES have changed. Now rather than seeking a good husband, women find solace in good careers and self-reliance, according to a recent Beijing University survey. A 1995 questionnaire of women graduates of Beijing University indicated that more than half the graduates believe women work in order to gain self-reliance in person and economy; 36 percent of these students agreed that women work in order to show their power, make a contribution to society and realize their own value. The survey of 1,254 people was conducted by Beijing University's "Women's Issues Research Center."     

The History of the Qipao

A study of the evolution of garments in China reveals thatthe qipao,which originated from the traditional dress ofManchu women,had been a popular dress among women ofthe upper classes befofe it began to be worn by all Chinesewomen. Taditionally drsses for women of Han nationalityhad always been in two pieces-a blouse and a skirt,while     

Special Gift for the FWCW:Beijing's Women Invited to Sign Banner to Greet Conference

On August 12 more than 20 representatives of women model workers of Beijing, the "March 8 Red Banner Pacesetters," comprised of women scientists, women authorities and women entrepreneurs, along with women workers from the Beijing Textile Industry Corporation, sewed a banner on which they meant to collect 10,000 signatures. This event marked the     

Rising Women's Occupations in Modern Times

IN traditional Chinese society, having an occupation, as a means of making a living, was the "privilege" of women at lower levels of society. Married and unmarried women who had servants were sneered at if they had an occupation. The work that lower class women did was generally related to production and labor, market exchange, communications and     

Will the Next Century Be Green?

SINCE women and the environment have become today's world topics, a few women give their own ideas about environmental protection here.     

两纲之窗

China’s National Health Commission on January 18,2022,issued a work plan to extend women’s access to screening for cervical cancer and a work plan to extend women’s access to screening for breast cancer.     

Chinese Women's Role in Environmental Protection

WOMEN have played a key role in sustainable development worldwide. In China, women are regarded as "half the sky." Like women from all walks of life, Chinese women have been the new force in environmental protection.     

君若嫁郎，意为何求?(英文)

Since the 1990s,it has been hard to identify a single trend in the way Chinese women choose their spouses.Coinciding with the country's fast-growing economy and the large number of highly educated women,Chinese women are becoming increasingly     

Xing Zhikang Travels a Hard Road in Her Quest to Build Women's World

IN the busy Xuhui District of Shanghai stands a white building, conspicuously inlaid with the three characters "Jin Guo Yuan," which means Women's World. The building was designed by women to serve women. And without the efforts of women to seek funding for the building, it wouldn't exist today. Without exaggeration, this building is the realization of a dream pur-     

了解中国妇女风采的一扇窗口(英文)

Dear readers:Have you ever been moved by thestories of ordinary Chinese women?Have you ever been inspired by thespirit of successful Chinese women?Have you ever been fascinated bythe gifts of talented Chinese women?And you still want to know moreabout Chinese women?Here is your opportunity!Our Women Figures page strives togive readers a full view of Chinesewomen from all walks of life by tellingstories about them. It is subject driven.Organized into 10 main subjects, anumber of articles a…     

Three Laid-off Women

THE problems of laid-off women have become a common concern in Shanghai. Laid-off women believe they should be able to find employment instead of returning to their kitchens. Women's organizations, which are called women's parents' home, are also helping laid-off women return to their jobs by every possible means. Chen Xiaoli was a worker at a knitting mill which employed several hundred workers in Shanghai. She is tall, healthy and open-minded. During the "cultural revolution," teaching work was stopped in     

编者的话(英文)

In the aftermath of the Olympic Games, we look back on the highlights for Chinese women. Outstanding performances by the athletes thrilled audiences across the country. Chinese athletes did remarkably well, winning 28 gold medals for the country; there were not a few female athletes among them, who picke up a total of 16 golds. This issue features the Chinese women gold medalists as a mark of respect and to say that we, as women ourselves, are extremely proud of them.     

Changing Perceptions of Marriage

IN a Beijing hospital a group of young women from Heze, Shandong Province, work as temporary employees. When the Beijing No. 1 Hospital Attached to Beijing Medical Sciences University was recruiting oddjob helpers in their hometown, these young rural women grasped the opportunity.     

华裔妇女的抗争史(英文)

The lives of Chinese American women, during the first 100 years that Chinese women lived in the United States,portray a hidden history of strength,innovation and resilience.American history has often overlooked early Chinese immigrants and,as a result,left their lives largely     

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In the November 1993 issue of Woman of China, Chang Ying and Xiao Huan wrote a historical piece called "A Breakthrough in China's Feudal Tradition" translated by Liu Xiaohong. This was an excellent article. It is very important for women to know their history. The picture of the women students in France was wonderful: a picture is worth a thousand words: In two short pages I learned a great deal. But now there are many more things I want to know about the history of the education of women in China.     

女人的特质与城市的性格

When we talk about a city, we tend to think about its natural environment, economic condition, history and cultural heritage -- and its people. The unique features of a locality always give its inhabitants some special characteristics. As a result, women from different cities are also different; iust like rivers make a city lively, women are a source of inspiration end gentleness to a city. The intelligence and trendiness of Shanghai,