epa12449757 China's President Xi Jinping (C) and his wife Peng Liyuan (C-R) pose for a group photo with national leaders and delegations before for an opening ceremony of the Global Women’s Summit 2025 at China National Convention Center in Beijing, China, 13 October 2025. EPA/KEN ISHII / POOL

epa12449758 A general view of the opening ceremony of the Global Women’s Summit 2025 as China’s President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at China National Convention Center in Beijing, China, 13 October 2025. EPA/KEN ISHII / POOL

epa12449729 UN deputy secretary-general Amina Jane Mohammed delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the Global Women's Summit 2025 at China National Convention Center in Beijing, China, 13 October 2025. EPA/KEN ISHII / POOL