Some critics say only women can properly understand women's feelings because they share a common life experience. However, viewing women's issues from a male standpoint has unique advantages because the study of gender equality will ultimately go beyond research on feminism.
This time, we have to be on board the 'bullet train' that connects the development in China and Africa.
I was involved in international liaison work (related to) women's issues during the past three decades. The UN Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 was the event that impressed me the most.
Over the past 20 years, I have grown from a novice into a veteran scholar on women's studies. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, I hope the goals set during that conference will be achieved, as soon as possible.
I don't look at the women's issue as just a social issue. I look at … how you can help young women have equal opportunities and equal status in everything. Education is the No.1 (way) to give women the chance (to have) equal opportunities.