Beijing Women's Federation

To further implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important remarks on the work of people’s organizations and to strengthen the ideological and political guidance for women, the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) has launched the themed campaign “Study in Action,” as part of the publicity and education campaign themed “Pursuing National Rejuvenation, I Am Involved,” organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and others. Offline, the campaign emphasizes “one unique feature in every locality”; online, it features “ACWF Broadcasts,” conducting tiered, categorized, and targeted learning and lectures for women. To showcase the diverse and innovative practices across regions, the Voice of Women platform of the ACWF will run a special series, publishing two articles weekly to spotlight local achievements and deepen the influence of the “Women Follow the Party” initiative.

Women’s Federations at all levels in Beijing have jointly launched a relay lecture series. The “Capital’s Most Beautiful Women” lecture team has visited government agencies, universities, enterprises and institutions, urban and rural communities, and the “Three New” sectors (new industries, new business forms, new business models), delivering tailored, interactive, and audience-specific lectures to bring the Party’s innovative theories closer to women and their families.

Following the ACWF’s guideline of “one unique feature in every locality,” the Beijing Women’s Federation (BWF) has broadened the speaker pool to ensure diversity and wide representation. Members of the “Capital’s Most Beautiful Women” lecture team come from fields including science and technology, education, culture, healthcare, law, community work, and the “Three New” sectors. They include role models such as March 8th Red Banner Holders, members of the Standing Committees of the Women’s Federations, and “Most Beautiful Families.” Their speeches center on topics such as developing new quality productive forces, scientific innovation, cultural heritage, rural revitalization, and community level governance – building a “spiritual fuel station” right beside all the women they serve.

To tell red stories and promote patriotism, the BWF has leveraged the capital’s rich red cultural resources, inviting female docents from patriotic education bases and model families to join the lecture team.

Jia Li, a model worker in Beijing and a docent at Fragrant Hills Park, starts with a small badge to recount the monumental historical events of the CPC Central Committee's foundational work for New China at Fragrant Hills – telling of the revolutionary spirit and patriotic devotion embodied there. Tong Danning from a “Most Beautiful Family” shared her family’s red heritage, revealing how Comrade Deng Yingchao’s “Eight Mutuals” wedding wishes – originally given to her father – became a cherished family motto passed down. Young speaker Wang Hou vividly recounted revolutionary stories and expressed gratitude to the Party. Through these talks, red culture is passed on and promoted, inspiring women and their families to love the Party and the country through historical literacy.

Supporting Beijing’s Global Sci-Tech Innovation Hub Initiative, the BWF leverages the capital’s concentration of prestigious universities and abundance of female scientific talent to advance the “Women in Science and Technology Innovation – Beijing Action” campaign. Female scientists, researchers, and university professors have joined the lecture team.

Advancing new quality productive forces, distinguished scholars shared their insights. Professor Fu Xiaolan, Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK) and tenured Oxford professor, detailed her work in eliminating algorithmic bias and fostering gender-inclusive STEM ecosystems. Duan Huiling, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dean of Peking University’s College of Engineering, presented case studies on building inclusive research environments that enhance the talent pool of women in science, inspiring women in tech to shine together. Li Yanmei, Dean of Tsinghua University’s ZhiLi College and a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, recounted her decades of dedicated research and teaching, embodying the spirit of serving the nation through science. Professor Zhou Huanping from Peking University’s School of Materials Science and Engineering shared her contributions to China’s energy tech independence, analyzing strategic approaches to secure global competitiveness in critical tech frontiers.

To contribute to Beijing’s role as the national cultural center, artists and performers share their stories of cultural inheritance and innovation.

Wu Bixia, Director of the Vocal Music Opera Department at the China Conservatory of Music, shared her decades of unwavering dedication to vocal music education – cultivating talent, preserving traditions, and earning global acclaim for Chinese vocal artistry. Zhu Bingzhen, an actor at the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre, shared how art with integrity, virtue, and soul helps tell China’s story on the global stage. Wang Hongling, Head of the Beijing Hebei Bangzi Opera Troupe, talked about how her production The Ten Sisters of Miyun infused traditional opera with red culture, breathing new life into the art form.

Zhang Xiaohuan, head coach of China’s national artistic swimming team recalled the team’s journey to gold medals, highlighting their grit, passion, and pursuit of excellence. Olympic gold medalist Chang Hao, honored as a “Role Model of the Tongzhou District,” moved audiences with her heartfelt account of competing for national glory.

Focusing on community-level governance, many frontline community workers in the lecture team shared their insights.

Yi Ran, Party Secretary and Director of the Residents’ Committee of Longzeyuan Community in Longzeyuan Subdistrict, Changping District – who recently starred in the film Your Voice – delivered a lecture centered on “exploring every means to deliver practical services and employing all strategies to resolve difficulties”, demonstrating her people-first and pragmatic working style. Li Meihong, Party Secretary of Bajiao Zhongli Community in Baijiao Subdistrict, Shijingshan District, emphasized the idea that "whatever the people hope for, we must act on." Meng Ermei, Party Secretary and Director of the Residents' Committee of Luopoling Community in Datai Subdistrict, Mentougou District, vividly portrayed how community level officials fulfill the Party's mission. Lü Duo from Yong'an Community, Rulin Subdistrict, Yanqing District, shared a touching story about a volunteer program where the younger elderly help the older elderly.

Implementing the ACWF’s requirement for full coverage of Women’s Federations in the “Three New” sectors, presidents of the Women’s Federations, female members of the Executive Committees of the Women’s Federations, and March 8th Red Banner Holders from these emerging fields have joined as lecturers.

Dong Le, the BWF’s Part-time Vice President and Executive Vice President of the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence, explained cutting-edge AI trends and applications, demonstrating women’s intellectual prowess and resilience. Corporate leaders including Li Li (CEO of NetEase Media Group and Chair of its Women’s Committee), Shi Yan (Party Representative of Xiaomi Group), and Bi Yuxi (iQiyi’s Film Planning and CSR Team Representative) showcased how enterprises and professionals in the “Three New” sectors take on women’s role in Beijing’s reform and development, while fulfilling social responsibilities and serving the public. Lawyer Shi Bo from Beijing Sino Pro Law Firm discussed how "Most Beautiful Families" fulfill social responsibilities and carry forward family virtues.

The “Capital’s Most Beautiful Women” lecture team visited Weibo headquarters, guiding its Women’s Federation to host the “AI-Empowered: Female in Full Bloom” sharing session. Female tech representatives from Weibo’s algorithm, trending topics, and software development teams delivered keynote speeches, demonstrating the innovative practices and social responsibilities of women in the “Three New” sectors.

Additionally, under the guidance of the BWF, Fengtai District Women’s Federation carried out the “Women’s Lecture Series in the Three New Sectors" initiative, leading female professionals in these emerging fields to drive high-quality economic and social development through innovation.

Members of the Standing Committees and Executive Committees of Women's Federations joined the "Capital's Most Outstanding Women" lecture team.

Ho Teng Iat, ACWF Standing Committee Member and Permanent President of the Women’s General Association of Macao, shared women’s contributions to community services, family development, and social governance. Pansy Ho, ACWF Standing Committee Member and Chairperson of Shun Tak Holdings Limited, explored how female leadership brings humanistic values to AI and drives digital transformation in cultural and creative industries – demonstrating how women’s wisdom humanizes technology and revitalizes culture. Xi Shuyan, Part-time Vice President of the BWF and Director of the Beijing Municipal Health Commission’s Women’s and Children’s Health Department, highlighted efforts by women healthcare professionals to advance high-quality development in women’s and children’s health services.

To broaden the team of lecturers, relevant municipal departments were all involved in the campaign.

At an event organized by the Committee for Organizations Directly under the Beijing Municipal Committee of the CPC, distinguished speakers shared their professional insights. Hu Zhihuan, a journalist from Beijing Radio & Television Station, explained how she captures the pulse of the times through her camera lens. Niu Yinghui, a prosecutor from the First Branch of Beijing Municipal People’s Procuratorate, discussed upholding judicial justice through principled yet compassionate case handling.​Wang Ronghua from the Beijing Communications Administration demonstrated how innovative integration enhances public communication services. These presentations strengthened civil servants’ commitment to maintaining integrity while pursuing innovation. The initiative also partnered with the lecturer group from the Beijing Municipal Committee of the CPC to facilitate cross-team exchanges. Luo Yangyang, a member of the public lecture team and the Blue Sky Rescue squad, joined the "Capital's Most Outstanding Women" speakers to share her life-saving emergency response stories. Notably, the BWF recommended some lecturers to join the special "Theory+Public+Arts" lecture team. Among them was Zhang Jianping, a fourth-generation inheritor of China's national intangible cultural heritage "Kouji” (vocal mimicry) art and resident first secretary of Hongshuiyu Village, Qingshui Town, Mentougou District. He demonstrated how cultural preservation and rural revitalization synergize, innovatively blending folk performances with policy explanations to make Party theories more easily understandable.

The Women’s Federation at all district levels across Beijing held lectures.  

Dongcheng District Women’s Federation invited female prosecutors, lawyers, and 5-star volunteers to speak on duty and responsibility. Xicheng District Women's Federation's "Women's Rights Protection: Law to Your Doorstep" campaign addressed marriage/family rights, workplace protections, and anti-bullying measures through case studies. Chaoyang District Women’s Federation’s “WOMEN in Chaoyang” campaign featured vivid accounts of public health safeguarding, community security enhancement, community governance and volunteer experiences. Haidian District Women’s Federation formed a fraud-prevention team that spoke at communities, universities, enterprises and institutions, weaving an “early-warning network” of intelligence and care to protect residents’ finances. Fangshan District Women’s Federation collaborated with the District Party School for culture lectures promoting patriotic and red traditions. Shunyi District Women’s Federation’s “Family Values” series integrated​traditional virtues into neighborhood governance. Daxing District Women’s Federation launched specialized women’s rights awareness programs. Pinggu District Women’s Federation, jointly with the Pinggu District People’s Procuratorate, hosted “Women’s Brilliance in Justice” sessions showcasing female legal professionals’ professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm.

To expand reach and influence, the BWF is also utilizing digital formats – micro-lectures, cloud sessions, and short videos – to tell inspiring women’s stories both online and offline.

On TV specials like “Tribute to the Capital’s Most Beautiful Women” and “Financial Street Luncheon Talks,” speakers addressed the development of new quality productive forces, rural revitalization, and more. In partnership with Beijing Radio & Television Station, videos are broadcast across the Women’s Federations’ media network across the city. Powerful quotes from speakers were turned into posters, bringing messages of women’s aspirations to advance with the Party in the new era and achieve excellence into homes across the city.

To summarize progress, the BWF held the “Capital’s Most Beautiful Women” Presentation Gala under the guidance of the Publicity Department of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the CPC. The event brought together speakers from culture/education, healthcare, legal affairs, rural revitalization, community-level governance, and social development sectors. With “small lenses” capturing “big themes,” and “everyday stories” reflecting the “spirit of the times,” they told powerful tales of women striving for excellence. Tian Haiyuan, founder of Beijing Xiaoxi Homestay in Huairou District, shared her inspirational journey of combining entrepreneurship with rural job creation, contributing to rural rejuvenation while fulfilling her own dream. Wang Mianqing, deputy leader of the Gaoling Unit of the Miyun Reservoir Law Enforcement Team, told her story of youthful dedication on the frontlines, committed to being a faithful “guardian of water” at Miyun Reservoir. The event has selected outstanding speakers and organizing units, encouraging further contributions to this meaningful initiative.