Women shine at China's "two sessions"

Female members of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) walk towards the Great Hall of the People for the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 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/Zhang Yuwei)