On the morning of October 14, President Xi Jinping met with Iceland’s President Thomasdottir at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Thomasdottir was in China to attend the Global Women’s Summit.
On the morning of October 14, President Xi Jinping met with Iceland’s President Thomasdottir at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Thomasdottir was in China to attend the Global Women’s Summit.
Great Hall of the People
The Great Hall of the People is a state building located on the western edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Completed in 1959, it was built in just ten months as one of the “Ten Great Buildings” constructed for the 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. It serves as the meeting place for China’s national legislature and for major political and diplomatic events.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China, with a history spanning over three millennia. It served as the capital for several dynasties, including the Yuan, Ming, and Qing, and is renowned for its rich cultural heritage. Key historical sites include the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Temple of Heaven, which reflect its imperial past.
Global Women’s Summit
The Global Women’s Summit is a major international conference dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. While not a single historical site, these summits have a modern history, emerging prominently in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a platform for leaders, activists, and change-makers to discuss critical issues and forge collaborative solutions. They serve as a dynamic forum for sharing strategies, building networks, and launching initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable world.
