appointing cadres, adhere to the principle of equality between men and women, and attach importance to the training and selection of female cadres for leading posts.
        The State shall pay attention to the training and selection of female cadres of minority nationalities.
        Article 12 Women's federations at various levels and their member organizations may recommend female cadres to State organs, public organizations, enterprises or institutions.
        Article 13 The departments concerned shall listen to and accept criticisms or rational suggestions regarding the protection of women's rights and interests; with respect to complaints or charges against, or exposures of infringement upon women's rights and interests, the departments concerned must ascertain the facts, and be responsible for the disposition thereof; no organization or individual may suppress such complaints, charges or exposures or resort to retaliation.

Chapter III Rights and Interests Relating to Culture and Education

        Article 14 The State shall guarantee that women enjoy equal rights with men with respect to culture and education.