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China returns to top 100 in gender parity ranking for first time since 2016

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Zhang, P. (2026, October 3). China returns to top 100 in gender parity ranking for first time since 2016. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3369621/china-returns-top-100-gender-parity-ranking-first-time-2016?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-03 · by Phoebe Zhang

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China has reentered the top 100 countries for gender parity according to the World Economic Forum's annual report, rising from 103rd place last year to 96th. This is China’s first appearance in the top 100 since it was ranked 99th in 2016. The improvement primarily stems from advancements in economic participation and opportunity. Notably, China ranks higher than South Korea (101), Japan (117), and India (131) on this list.
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China has returned to the top 100 countries in the global gender parity ranking for the first time since 2016, according to the latest World Economic Forum report. China's rise from 103rd place to 96th is driven by improvements in economic participation and opportunity, marking a significant milestone as it was last ranked at 99th in 2016. This year, China outperformed several regional economies such as South Korea (101st), Japan (117th), and India (131st) in the ranking.

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China returns to top 100 in gender parity ranking for first time since 2016 Performance in economic participation and opportunity powers rise to 96th from 103rd place in annual World Economic Forum report It marks the first time China has been ranked in the top 100 since 2016, when it placed 99th.
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China returns to top 100 in gender parity ranking for first time since 2016 Performance in economic participation and opportunity powers rise to 96th from 103rd place in annual World Economic Forum report It marks the first time China has been ranked in the top 100 since 2016, when it placed 99th. asserted
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This year, China ranked higher than a few major economies in the region, including South Korea (101), Japan (117) and India (131). asserted
China → rank → Korea
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