China’s hosting of a global summit on women’s rights in Beijing has drawn mixed reactions, with the event serving as a platform to showcase the nation’s progress while simultaneously facing allegations of stifling independent activism. The summit, attended by global leaders including President Xi Jinping, is accompanied by reports of the government’s increasing control over advocacy groups focused on women’s rights. Critics argue that the summit’s emphasis on celebrating achievements may overshadow the realities faced by women’s rights activists within China. The government’s actions have prompted international condemnation and calls for greater transparency and protection of civil society in the country.