A deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) attends a group meeting of the delegation of Guizhou Province at the third session of the 14th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2025. 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/Xu Bingjie)