BEIJING, March 7 -- A reception in the run-up to International Women's Day, which falls on March 8, was held in Beijing on Friday.

Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin addressed the event, calling on China's hundreds of millions of women to continue to write new splendid chapters in the new journey of building a great country and moving toward national rejuvenation.

Shen, also president of the All-China Women's Federation, said that China would co-host the Global Summit of Women with UN Women in Beijing this year, adding that the country stands ready to work with all parties to build a better world for all women and all people.

The reception was attended by over 1,000 guests from home and abroad, including diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations.