Female lawmakers, political advisors at China's annual 'two sessions'

Jin Ruirui (L, front), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), talks with another lawmaker before a group meeting of deputies from the delegation of Yunnan Province at the fourth session of the 14th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2026.

International Women's Day falls on March 8.

At the ongoing annual sessions of China's top legislature and top political advisory body, female lawmakers and political advisors play an essential role in pooling wisdom to boost the country's development. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)