Number of female entrepreneurs soars in China
中國女性企業家數量激增

The number of self-owned businesses in China is increasing, and the government is trying to create a better environment for start-ups and public innovation.

Women are definitely taking advantage of the opportunity. Our reporter Liu Li talked to a young female entrepreneur, and look into the opportunities and challenges that many females looking to start their own business are facing in China.

After working for a few companies, Amy decided to launch her own business a year ago. She said that although she did not have many difficulties starting out, she still found it was not so easy for a woman to do business.

Amy created incubators to help other women start businesses. She did not limit it to just financing, but also included marketing and business training. She said there would be great opportunities for both others and herself.

Amy is determined to succeed with her business. And she is not the only woman in the country with such aspirations. According to a 2014 report, the number of female entrepreneurs in China soared last year. And the trend shows no signs of stopping.

Experts say a huge female consumption market provides females more business opportunities. An unfavorable labor market to women, and the motivation provided by the current entrepreneurial boom have also led more females to start their own businesses.

Experts say not every woman is suitable for starting businesses, but this is a good time for those who are capable, enthusiastic, and ready to free their thoughts.