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

Guo Hongjing (C), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), talks with other lawmakers before a group meeting of deputies from the delegation of Tianjin at the fourth session of the 14th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 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/Cai Xiangxin)