Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the nation has been underscoring the importance of gender equality. Enshrined within the Constitution lies the unequivocal statement that “women shall enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life: political, economic, cultural, social and familial.” This constitutional guarantee has ushered in a robust legal framework dedicated to the protection and enforcement of women’s rights and interests in China that has been widely implemented across the country, with Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region serving as a clear example.
Legal foundation
Enacted in 1992 and revised in 2005, 2018 and 2022, the Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women lays the groundwork for gender equality and the protection
