Kelsang Pedron becomes China's first female PLA Air Force pilot, highlighting growing gender equality in the country.

Kelsang Pedron, a young Tibetan woman, became China's first female PLA Air Force pilot after completing rigorous training and a successful test flight. This achievement reflects the growing number of women entering male-dominated fields in China, with women's labor force participation rising to 61.1% in 2023 from 7.5% in 1949. The Chinese government supports these shifts with policies promoting equal employment and career development opportunities for women.

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