Women in 21st Century China

Women in 21st Century China is a photographic exhibition co-ordinated by the All-China Women's Federation.

The exhibition at City Hall brings together images from an ongoing project to show the changing lives of Chinese women through the 21st century.

This photographic exhibition, co-ordinated by the All China Women's Federation, brings together images from an ongoing project to show the changing lives of Chinese women through the 21st century.

The collection shows images of Chinese women that will quickly deal with any lingering out-of-date preconceptions audiences may have about Chinese women.

Established in 1949, The All-China Women's Federation is like the Women's Institute, but with an influential political voice. It describes itself as 'A mass organisation for the advancement of Chinese women of all nationalities, in all walks of life. [Its] mission is to represent and safeguard women's rights and interests in China and to promote equality between women and men.' Through a combination of participation, support, discussion and education, it has become a nationally and internationally recognised force for social growth and cultural enrichment.

This exhibition displays what the photographic archive has already achieved. Some selections from the collection have previously been shown, but this exhibition is new and unique. Its images have been chosen in collaboration
with City Hall and Asia House. The show serves as a wonderful taster for the Federation's own Exhibition
Centre, opening in Beijing this year

Women in 21st Century China is part of the China In London season and will run from February 11th to March 31st.

Find out more about China In London.

How to get there

The closest tube stations are at London Bridge and Tower Hill.

If travelling by bus the 42, 78 and RV1 all serve Tower Bridge and the 21, 35, 40, 133, 343 and C10 serve London Bridge.