Liu Yandong (L), vice-chairwoman of the national committee of the Chinese Pepole's Political Consultative Conference, China's top advisory body, chats with a foreign woman during a reception to mark the International Women's Day at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Tuesday March 7, 2006. The day honouring the achievements of women past and present will be marked globally on March 8, 2006. [newsphoto]

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