Int'l Women's Day Falls on March 8 as China's Two Sessions Continue

A female member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) sings folk songs with other female members at the intervals of the third session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2015. The International Women's Day falls on March 8, during the ongoing sessions of China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). (Xinhua/Li He)

Female attendants work before the opening meeting of the third session of China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2015. The International Women's Day falls on March 8, during the ongoing sessions of China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Female journalists interview a deputy to China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2015. The International Women's Day falls on March 8, during the ongoing sessions of China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). (Xinhua/Li Xiang)