BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Protection of women's rights and interests must become the commitment at the national level, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a high-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women on Thursday.

"As we pursue post-COVID recovery, we may create new opportunities for women to participate in decision-making and be more involved in national, economic, cultural and social governance," Xi said.