{"id":7295,"date":"2021-03-14T05:43:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T05:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/?p=7295"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:45:29","slug":"five-brands-winning-this-years-international-womens-day-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/five-brands-winning-this-years-international-womens-day-china\/","title":{"rendered":"5 brands that stepped up during International Women&#8217;s Day in China this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>This International Women\u2019s day, companies from Pantene to Net-A-Porter chose to make a bold statement on behalf of Chinese women \u2013 and the response has been phenomenal. Dao Insights highlights 5 of the best<\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">Another International Women\u2019s Day has been and gone, although we can\u2019t help but feel like this one has been the most significant yet \u2013 especially for China. Only in recent years have Chinese women begun to speak out for women\u2019s rights, leading <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/exclusives\/marketing-to-chinese-women-an-interview-with-bessie-lee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/exclusives\/marketing-to-chinese-women-an-interview-with-bessie-lee\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1615645898035000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHyyv3TyPqVRP1qwpVA5DFs3sbHjA\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">a different kind of #metoo movement<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">, with brands and consumers alike placing more and more importance on IWD. This year, most campaigns focused on gender bias, female stereotypes, and female empowerment. The team at <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1615645898035000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFRYEOY5sbHQhgJ-fFg5_QivdDQVA\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Dao Insights<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"> has picked five campaigns that aimed to change societal values and resonate with female audiences <wbr \/>who\u00a0want to shake off social expectations.<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><b>Proya exposes gender bias<\/b><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/h4>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/cbbcfocus.cdn.spotlightr.com\/assets\/spotlightr.js\"><\/script><iframe class=\"video-player-container spotlightr\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cbbcfocus.cdn.spotlightr.com\/watch\/MTA5ODIxOQ==\" name=\"videoPlayerframe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-playerid=\"MTA5ODIxOQ==\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">Leading\u00a0Chinese\u00a0skincare\u00a0<wbr \/>brand Proya created a campaign aimed at challenging deep-rooted gender bias for both men and women. Under the heading \u201cIt is prejudice, not gender, that draws the boundary,\u201d the <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/news\/proya-and-china-womens-daily-launch-viral-video-for-womens-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/news\/proya-and-china-womens-daily-launch-viral-video-for-womens-day\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1615645898036000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF90aROZKrcvghDScykOBXMpPzrZA\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">campaign video<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"> highlights\u00a0common statements\u00a0such as, \u201cyou have really got a nerve, you are not like a girl at all. You are so\u00a0quiet;\u00a0you are\u00a0not manly\u201d,\u00a0while\u00a0questioning\u00a0<wbr \/>gender bias: \u201cWe always ask women how they\u00a0balance\u00a0their family and\u00a0career,\u00a0but we never ask men\u00a0this question. We ask what it means\u00a0to be an\u00a0independent\u00a0woman,\u00a0but we never ask men the same question.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">These\u00a0opinions resonated with\u00a0many\u00a0young people\u2019s attitudes that they\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want\u00a0society\u00a0to define\u00a0how\u00a0men or women\u00a0should\u00a0behave.\u00a0<wbr \/>Supporters of the campaign voiced that everyone should have the right to choose their roles and what they love to do. In fact, the video received more than 100,000 shares, over 100,000 likes, and 7,400 comments on WeChat Channels, making it the most shared video on WeChat moments on International Women\u2019s Day.<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbbc.org\/events\/ukchinaconsumerweek2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2340\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1.jpg 2340w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-1024x171.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-1536x256.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-2048x341.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-1920x320.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-1170x195.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Red6-ConsumerWeek-1-585x98.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2340px) 100vw, 2340px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><b>Tmall asks people to call out gender bias<\/b><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/h4>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">In the same vein as\u00a0Proya, e-commerce platform\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/works\/challenging-gender-bias-is-key-theme-in-womens-day-campaigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/works\/challenging-gender-bias-is-key-theme-in-womens-day-campaigns\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1615645898036000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG5VTsmfkB0CqbepLnWLn52G0pCgQ\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Tmall took to the streets<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">. They set up an interactive bullet screen in Shanghai\u2019s trendy Xintiandi area that displayed a range of sexist comments including \u201cMarriage is an essential part of every woman\u2019s life\u201d, and \u201cYou\u2019re not young anymore, don\u2019t have high standards when looking for a husband.\u201d Passers-by had the chance to call out these statements by getting onto a podium and holding up boards with statements such as \u201cSociety\u2019s standards should not define beauty\u201d, \u201cEveryone deserves to be loved\u201d, or \u201cStop being mean to yourself when you don\u2019t have a \u2018perfect body shape\u2019.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">Countless people took part in the offline activity and the campaign video went viral online. The hashtag \u2018#how cool is it that girls can counterattack\u2019 gained 130 million views on Weibo.<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><b>Pantene\u00a0empowers women in the\u00a0workplace<\/b><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/h4>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/cbbcfocus.cdn.spotlightr.com\/assets\/spotlightr.js\"><\/script><iframe class=\"video-player-container spotlightr\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cbbcfocus.cdn.spotlightr.com\/watch\/MTA5ODIxNw==\" name=\"videoPlayerframe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-playerid=\"MTA5ODIxNw==\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">Pantene took a similar approach by taking Tmall and Proya\u2019s <wbr \/>sentiment into the workplace. In China, many working women are still \u2018trapped\u2019 by gender prejudice and thus often wish to conceal their feminine characteristics in the workplace. They cut their long hair, avoid dressing up, and cover their curves to <wbr \/>gain\u00a0professional\u00a0recognition.<wbr \/>\u00a0In order to truly understand these deep-rooted issues,\u00a0Pantene\u00a0chose to only\u00a0work with an all-female creative team to speak for women\u00a0during International Women\u2019s Day.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">Their campaign video features a story of a female CEO and her male assistant going to a forum. The greeting staff don\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">shake the female CEO\u2019s hand, assuming that she is the man\u2019s secretary. It is common for people feel surprised and impressed to learn of female CEOs \u2013 a reaction Pantene aims to change. The brand even went one step further and changed the spelling of their brand name in Chinese to remove the radical signifying <wbr \/>\u2018women\u2019,\u00a0turning\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"ZH-CN\">\u6f58\u5a77<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">\u00a0into\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"ZH-CN\">\u6f58\u4ead<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">. The message\u00a0being:\u00a0To conquer the workplace,\u00a0\u2018female\u2019 characteristics\u00a0shouldn\u2019t\u00a0hold you back.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><b>Net-a-Porter\u00a0shares incredible women\u2019s\u00a0stories<\/b><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7299\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NAP-Credit-NAP-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NAP-Credit-NAP-1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NAP-Credit-NAP-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NAP-Credit-NAP-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NAP-Credit-NAP-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NAP-Credit-NAP-1-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NAP-Credit-NAP-1-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">Luxury e-commerce\u00a0platform\u00a0Net-a-<wbr \/>Porter went down a different route to Proya, Tmall and Pantene by choosing to celebrate rather than to expose. Apart from introducing artists to discuss fashion, female and society issues on a livestream on Tmall, they invited actress Tan Zhuo to shoot a creative short film for International Women\u2019s Day. <\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">The film showcases the extraordinary shining moments in women\u2019s ordinary lives. It features Zhuyujie, a member of the Shanghai Writers Association, Su Min, a solo traveller who drove across China at the age of 50, a teenager fashion blogger, and a talented debater. The video attracted over 21,000 views on WeChat, including comments such as \u201cevery woman has powers that no one should underestimate.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"> <div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:2em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/caixins-nandini-venkata-on-podcasting-in-china\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a\"><style> .u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E74C3C!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a:active, .u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#E74C3C; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u2ebb8a56d252103fe2aa994f1a68d65a:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">Read Also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Caixin's Nandini Venkata on podcasting in China<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><b>Neiwai celebrates all shapes and sizes <\/b><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7298\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NEIWAI-Credit-NEIWAI-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NEIWAI-Credit-NEIWAI-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NEIWAI-Credit-NEIWAI-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NEIWAI-Credit-NEIWAI-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NEIWAI-Credit-NEIWAI-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NEIWAI-Credit-NEIWAI-2-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NEIWAI-Credit-NEIWAI-2-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">Famous\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/works\/the-chinese-lingerie-brand-taking-on-womens-beauty-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/daoinsights.com\/works\/the-chinese-lingerie-brand-taking-on-womens-beauty-standards\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1615645898036000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHbJXOgQbkt9boPTrjr8mziMFzThQ\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Chinese lingerie brand Neiwai<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"> also chose to celebrate women. During 2020\u2019s <wbr \/>International Women\u2019s Day\u00a0their campaign\u00a0\u201cNo body\u00a0is nobody\u201d went viral on social media.\u00a0Often compared to the legendary Dove campaign, it\u00a0featured\u00a0six women of different body shapes, personalities, and ages\u00a0and\u00a0explores the unique\u00a0relationships between\u00a0women and their bodies. It was seen to have encouraged\u00a0others to\u00a0embrace their imperfections when it comes to body shapes and become more confident.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">So, following on from this success, Neiwai continued the campaign this year. It featured women from different countries, again, with different body shapes. The video zooms in to capture details on the women\u2019s bodies, highlighting their scars, stretch marks, and spots. Neiwai proved that the topic was very much still relatable, with this year\u2019s video hitting 659,000 views on Weibo.<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\"><b>Female empowerment is an essential topic in China in 2021 and beyond <\/b><\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/h4>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\"><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930normaltextrun\">These International Women\u2019s Day campaigns demonstrate brands\u2019 <wbr \/>and consumers\u2019\u00a0growing\u00a0fight\u00a0for\u00a0<wbr \/>Chinese\u00a0women\u00a0to be independent, brave, and confident. The\u00a0aim is to move away from\u00a0notions of\u00a0\u2018what\u00a0a woman\u00a0is supposed to\u00a0be\u2019\u00a0to\u00a0embracing and showcasing\u00a0the rights\u00a0to choose their own\u00a0path in\u00a0life.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"m_5507629374640398930eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/lp-cta-membership1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"4680\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1.png 4680w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1536x258.png 1536w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-2048x344.png 2048w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1920x322.png 1920w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1170x197.png 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-585x98.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4680px) 100vw, 4680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_5507629374640398930paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This International Women\u2019s day, companies from Pantene to Net-A-Porter chose to make a bold statement on behalf of Chinese women \u2013 and the response has been phenomenal. Dao Insights highlights 5 of the best Another International Women\u2019s Day has been and gone, although we can\u2019t help but feel like this one has been the most significant yet \u2013 especially for China. 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