Since 2004, Forbes, an American business magazine, has published an annual list of its ranking of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Edited by prominent Forbes journalists, including Moira Forbes, the list is compiled using various criteria such as visibility and economic impact. In 2025, the gauge was "where do women hold real power". The top 10 per year are listed below.
[Inclosure 1 in No. 237.] Mr. Forbes to the foreign ministers. Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai, March 12, 1877. Your Excellencies: In accordance with a resolution passed at a…
[Inclosure to inclosure 10 in No. 19.] Chamber of Commerce to Mr. Stahel. Shanghai, March 30, 1878. Your letter of 21st February on the subject of the introduction of the…
[Inclosure 2 in No. 66.] Mr. Forbes to Mr. De Espana, Doyen. Shanghai, General Chamber of Commerce,August 3, 1878. No. 516.] Sir: I have the honor to hand you herewith…