Women shine at China's "two sessions" (8)

Female deputies to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) talk to each other in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2021. In the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), there are 742 female deputies and 440 female members respectively, marking a historic high for female representation. March 8 marks the International Women's Day which celebrates the social, economic and political achievements of women across the world. (Xinhua/Wen Jinghua)