Tai Lihua, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), gives the thumbs up Sunday at the second plenary meeting of the fourth session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing. Photo: VCG

Chen Wei, a CPPCC member and a lead researcher of China’s first single-shot Covid-19 vaccine, delivers a speech at the second plenary meeting on Sunday, a day before this year’s International Women’s Day. Photo: VCG

Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying attends a press conference about China’s foreign policy and diplomatic relations on the sidelines of the ongoing annual “Two Sessions.” Photo: VCG

A reporter asks a question during the press conference. Photo: VCG

Cui Wei, a representative from Zhejiang province, speaks at a panel meeting that began Saturday to review a draft outline of the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan. Photo: VCG

Another provincial representative, Zhou Zhonglian, sits at the panel meeting on Saturday. Photo: VCG

A journalist works during the annual session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee on Sunday. Photo: VCG