Chinese law states that women and men should have equal rights in all aspects of political life. Photo: AP
China has very few women in power despite a commitment to gender equality
- US-China Economic and Security Review Commission brief highlights lack of women in the top echelons of Chinese politics and military
- No woman has held a seat in the Politburo Standing Committee, or taken one of the top three party, military or state leadership positions
Chinese law states that women and men should have equal rights in all aspects of political life. Photo: AP