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Chinese federation holds Women's Day gathering

Xinhua, March 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

The All-China Women's Federation held a gathering attended by female domestic workers and foreign diplomats in Beijing on Monday ahead of International Women's Day.

Most Chinese women have actively taken part in the country's reform and the environment for women's development has become more favorable, Shen Yueyue, president of the federation, said in a speech.

Shen, who is also vice chair of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said she hoped women will put development concepts into practice and rally behind the cause of realizing the "Chinese dream" of national rejuvenation.

Shen also urged women worldwide to work together in building and enjoying a better world.

More than 1,000 people were present at the event, held in the Great Hall of the People. International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. Endi