国内英语新闻:Chinese vice president highlights development of women's careers

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said here Thursday China is dedicated to the development of women's careers and will have in-depth exchanges of views with other countries in this regard.

Xi made the remarks while meeting with women politicians in Beijing to attend the Global Summit of Women 2010 which opened on Thursday evening.

Xi spoke highly of the role the summit has played in boosting the development of women's careers.

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (2nd R) meets with foreign female participants of the 2010 Global Summit of Women at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 20, 2010.

He said China has integrated the development of women's careers into the national development plan and has made great headway in this regard.

The summit, initiated by its director, American Irene Natividad, has been held annually the past 20 years.