Editor's note: The 12th National Women's Congress is held from Tuesday to Friday in Beijing. President Xi Jinping has on many occasions stressed promotion of women's all-round development. Here's a look at his vision and efforts.

Women hold up 'half the sky'

"Women are the creators of material and spiritual wealth...China will do more to enhance gender equality as its basic state policy as women hold up 'half the sky'."
--Address at Global Leaders' Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on Sept 27, 2015.

"Full play should be given to the role of women in order to help achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."
--When meeting the newly elected leadership of the All-China Women's Federation on Oct 31, 2013.