Beijing Women's Federation

On January 17, 2026, the Beijing Female Professor Association convened the First General Assembly of Member Representatives of its 7th Council, alongside its leadership transition meeting, at the Academic Hall of the Central University of Finance and Economics.

Attending the meeting and delivering remarks were Zhang Yajun, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and President of Beijing Women’s Federation (BWF); Zou Ling, Deputy Secretary of the Education Working Commission of the Beijing Municipal Committee; and Dong Zhujuan, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences. More than 230 representatives from the Association’s 6th and 7th Councils participated in the event.

The General Assembly reviewed and approved the work report, financial report, and Supervisory Board report of the 6th Council, as well as the draft Articles of Association and the procedures for the leadership transition election. Members of the 6th Council who had made outstanding contributions were commended.

Elections were held during the Assembly, resulting in the selection of 84 members of the 7th Council and five Supervisory Board members. Professor He Haiyan of Beijing Institute of Technology was re-elected as President of the Council, while Professor Ma Hongtao of Beijing Sport University was elected Chair of the Supervisory Board. In addition, the Assembly elected 12 Vice Presidents and one Vice President who concurrently serves as Secretary-General.

In her remarks, Zhang Yajun spoke highly of the achievements made by the Association over the past three decades, noting that it has consistently advanced in step with the times.

She observed that in recent years, the Association has guided female professors in the capital to excel in their respective roles and deliver exceptional outcomes; to demonstrate initiative and determination in advancing the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent; to shoulder key responsibilities in cultivating high-caliber talent and strengthening scientific and technological self-reliance; to expand international exchange and cooperation; and to play an active role in promoting the development of women and children’s causes in Beijing.

Zhang also expressed the hope that the Association would further strengthen guidance on values and professional orientation among female professors, encouraging them to become builders of major national endeavors, advocates of positive and civilized social values, and determined pursuers of their aspirations. She called on the Association to pool strength in talent cultivation, with a focus on fostering top innovative talent; to contribute women’s insight to high-quality development and inject sustained “she wisdom” into the development of Beijing as an international center for scientific and technological innovation; and to demonstrate responsibility in fostering a healthy society by guiding female professors to fully embody their unique roles in both social and family life, adding that these efforts would further consolidate the Association’s leadership, expand its influence, and improve its service capacity.

Speaking on behalf of the supervisory authority, Zou praised the 6th Council for the notable achievements it has delivered over the past five years, noting that it consistently upheld the spirit of the Four Self campaign while closely aligning with Beijing’s development as the Four Centers.

He described female professors as a key driving force behind the capital’s high-quality development and expressed the expectation that the new Council would strengthen its sense of responsibility, contribute to the development of Beijing as the leading demonstration zone in building a strong education system, deepen its commitment to education, and carry forward the spirit of educators.

Zou further urged the Council to guide female professors in setting positive social values through their combined roles as university faculty members, family leaders, and responsible citizens. In addition, he emphasized the need to strengthen standardized governance and to build a distinctive and influential brand among Beijing’s social organizations.

In her remarks, Dong affirmed the Association’s role as an important platform for bringing together highly educated women, noting that it has remained committed to its founding mission of uniting female professors and supporting the strategy of invigorating China through science and education. Through initiatives such as high-level forums, leadership development programs, and public welfare assistance projects, the Association has effectively demonstrated women’s wisdom and strength.

Dong also pointed out that the Association’s formal affiliation with the Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences is highly aligned with national strategies as well as the Academy’s principle of operating with openness. Looking ahead, the Academy will further deepen cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional cooperation with universities and research institutes, providing broader platforms for the Association and jointly creating new opportunities for complementary strengths and mutually beneficial development.

Speaking on behalf of the Association, He Haiyan outlined the Association’s commitments going forward, stating that with the guidance and support of the Beijing Municipal Education Working Commission, the BWF, and the Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences, the Association will align its work with the 15th Five-Year Plan, uphold fostering virtue through education as its core mission, deepen collaboration between industry, academia, and research, and expand international engagement. The Association will also act as a service provider, connector, and advocate for female professors, mobilizing collective strength to support state efforts to build China into an education and sci-tech powerhouse.