In pics: females at two sessions

Hai Xia, a member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attends a press conference for the fifth session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2017. 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 Xin) (zhs)