China opens national women's congress

The 11th National Women's Congress of China opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

The 11th National Women's Congress which is expected to draw a blueprint for the development of Chinese women in the coming five years, began Monday morning in Beijing.

President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiangand other senior leaders including Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishanand Zhang Gaoliattended the opening of the congress at the Great Hall of the People.

The once-every-five-year congress will hear and discuss a work report by the 10th Executive Committee of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF), deliberate and adopt amendments to the federation's constitution, and elect the 11th ACWF Executive Committee.