"Pearl of the East: How Shanghai Women Are Shaping China's Future in 2025" [Article Content]I. Demographic Portrait (2025 Statistics)• 52% of Shanghai's population are women• 68% hold university degrees (vs. national average of 42%)• 43% of startup founders are female• Average age of first marriage: 31.2 yearsII.
Shanghai: The Ever - Shining Pearl of the Orient Shanghai, a city that has long been a symbol of China's modernization and internationalization, is often referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient." This nickname not only reflects its geographical location at the mouth of the Yangtze River but also