The Constitution of the People's Republic of China was adopted in 1982, and amendments were made in 1988 and again in 1993. These three major articles state that women are equal to men.
Article 33
All persons holding the nationality of the People's Republic of China are citizens of the People's Republic of China.
All citizens of the People's Republic of China are equal before the law.
Every citizen is entitled to the rights and at the same time must perform the duties prescribed by the Constitution and the law
Article 48
Women in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, in political, economic, cultural, social and family life.
The state protects the rights and interests of women, applies the principle of equal pay for equal work to men and women alike and trains and selects cadres from among women.
Article 46
Citizens of the People's Republic of China have the right as well as the duty to receive education.
The state promotes the all-round development of children and young people, morally, intellectually and physically.
Article 33
All persons holding the nationality of the People's Republic of China are citizens of the People's Republic of China.
All citizens of the People's Republic of China are equal before the law.
Every citizen is entitled to the rights and at the same time must perform the duties prescribed by the Constitution and the law
Article 48
Women in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, in political, economic, cultural, social and family life.
The state protects the rights and interests of women, applies the principle of equal pay for equal work to men and women alike and trains and selects cadres from among women.
Article 46
Citizens of the People's Republic of China have the right as well as the duty to receive education.
The state promotes the all-round development of children and young people, morally, intellectually and physically.