Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

People look at smartphone screens in Pyongyang on Feb. 20, 2026, showing news that the congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea opened in the capital.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea begins in Pyongyang

People look at a smartphone screen in Pyongyang on Feb. 20, 2026, showing news that the congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea opened in the capital.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is hung on the wall of a building in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is hung on the wall of a building in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is set up in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

Congress of Workers' Party of Korea

A notice board is set up in Pyongyang on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, being held for the first time in five years.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Altagracia Gómez, Coordinator of the Advisory Council on Regional Economic Development and Relocation and Reyes Soberanis Moreno, President of the Labor Congress in Mexico during a briefing on the reform bill to gradually reduce the work week from 48 to 40 hours, after reaching an agreement with employers, workers, and labor representatives. on December 3, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

(L-R) Francisco Cervantes, President of the Business Coordinating Council, Altagracia Gómez, Coordinator of the Advisory Council on Regional Economic Development and Relocation and Reyes Soberanis Moreno, President of the Labor Congress in Mexico during a briefing on the reform bill to gradually reduce the work week from 48 to 40 hours, after reaching an agreement with employers, workers, and labor representatives. on December 3, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group)

Forestry Brigades Protest Outside Finance Ministry, Demand Labor Agreement Talks

Forestry Brigades Protest Outside Finance Ministry, Demand Labor Agreement Talks

A number of forest firefighters protest during a rally of members of the Forestry Brigades hired by Tragsa which work in the Comunidad de Madrid, together with the spokeswoman of Podemos in the Congress, Ione Belarra, in front of the Ministry of Finance, on September 3rd, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The workers have denounced the labor precariousness of their profession and have demanded the negotiation of a new agreement with this state-owned company, whose majority shareholder is the Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI). Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Ayudmae a luchar, help me ‡ fight - Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a number of injuries. Here, a cordon of PNA police officers, a security force under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior, is in action. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a number of injuries. Here, a cordon of PNA police officers, a security force under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior, is in action. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Retirees and pensioners united banner. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Woman with saucepan, saucepan concert or casserolade. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. A man with a shopping cart and an Argentine flag sells drinks in front of the police cordon. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes pitted the demonstrators against the PFA, PolicÌa Federal Argentina, police force, resulting in a few injuries, here a man with an Argentine flag faces ‡ a cordon of police from the PNA, a security force under the Ministry of the Interior. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a number of injuries.s. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Anti-Milei slogan, and inscription full of retired workers. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Pensioners Demonstrate Buenos Aires

Argentina, Buenos Aires, February 19, 2025: hundreds of pensioners, joined by students and workers, demonstrated outside Congress to protest against the austerity policies of Javier Milei's government. Clashes broke out between the demonstrators and the PFA (PolicÌa Federal Argentina) police force, resulting in a few injuries. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peru: Transport Workers Strike To Protest Rising Crime Rates In Lima 6

Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.

Peru: Transport Workers Strike To Protest Rising Crime Rates In Lima 7

Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.

Peru: Transport Workers Strike To Protest Rising Crime Rates In Lima 3

Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.

Peru: Transport Workers Strike To Protest Rising Crime Rates In Lima 5

Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.

Peru: Transport Workers Strike To Protest Rising Crime Rates In Lima 4

Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.

Peru: Transport Workers Strike To Protest Rising Crime Rates In Lima 2

Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.

Peru: Transport Workers Strike To Protest Rising Crime Rates In Lima

Thousands of protesters marched toward the Congress in Lima on Wednesday, October 23, as transport unions went on strike, demanding stronger government action to address rising crime rates.

Zambia marks Int'l Labor Day with call for attention to workers

STORY: Zambia marks Int'l Labor Day with call for attention to workers SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:16 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GEOFFREY MBEWE, Vice President of Zambia Congress of Trade Unions STORYLINE: Zambia celebrated this year's International Labor Day on Wednesday, with President Hakainde Hichilema urging workers to work hard to ensure high productivity for the recovery of the economy. The event, themed "Building Resilience: Workers at the Heart of Zambia's Economic Recovery," saw activities held in various parts of the country. Hichilema graced the main event in northwestern Zambia's Solwezi District, while Vice President Mutale Nalumango attended the event in Lusaka, the country's capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President "The restoration and transformation of the economy cannot be realized wi

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-KIM JONG UN-MEETING

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-KIM JONG UN-MEETING

(240413) -- PYONGYANG, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 13, 2024. Zhao is heading a Chinese party and government delegation on an official goodwill visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-KIM JONG UN-MEETING

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-KIM JONG UN-MEETING

(240413) -- PYONGYANG, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 13, 2024. Zhao is heading a Chinese party and government delegation on an official goodwill visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

(240412) -- PYONGYANG, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, visits the Kangdong General Greenhouse Farm in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), April 12, 2024. Zhao Leji and Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, held talks and attended the opening ceremony of the "China-DPRK Friendship Year" from April 11 to 12. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

(240412) -- PYONGYANG, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, presents a floral basket to the China-DPRK Friendship Tower in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), April 12, 2024. Zhao Leji and Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, held talks and attended the opening ceremony of the "China-DPRK Friendship Year" from April 11 to 12. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

(240412) -- PYONGYANG, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, addresses the opening ceremony of the "China-DPRK Friendship Year" at the East Pyongyang Grand Theater in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), April 12, 2024. Zhao Leji and Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, held talks and attended the opening ceremony of the "China-DPRK Friendship Year" from April 11 to 12. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

(240412) -- PYONGYANG, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, and Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), pose for a group photo with artists of art troupes from both countries after watching their performance in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 12, 2024. Zhao Leji and Choe Ryong Hae held talks and attended the opening ceremony of the "China-DPRK Friendship Year" from April 11 to 12. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHOE RYONG HAE-TALKS

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHOE RYONG HAE-TALKS

(240411) -- PYONGYANG, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, and Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), witness the signing of cooperation documents in the fields including reciprocal exemption of diplomatic and service visas, mutual translation and publication of classical literatures, customs quarantine, radio and television, and postal delivery after their talks in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 11, 2024. Zhao Leji held talks with Choe Ryong Hae in Pyongyang on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHOE RYONG HAE-TALKS

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHOE RYONG HAE-TALKS

(240411) -- PYONGYANG, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, holds talks with Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC-ZHAO LEJI-MEDIA WORKERS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC-ZHAO LEJI-MEDIA WORKERS (CN)

(240312) -- BEIJING, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with media workers who covered the second session of the 14th NPC, extending his greetings and gratitude, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Mingqun prepares to attend the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. Liu Mingqun, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a sanitation worker at a garbage station in Shijingshan District of Beijing. The station is responsible for the collection and process of garbage from more than 10,000 households in the neighborhood, with a daily processing capacity of more than 10 tonnes. Liu's daily work includes guiding haulers to weigh the garbage, operating the squeezing bins, assisting the haulers to dump the garbage, maintaining the hygiene of the station, etc. After being elected as a deputy to the NPC, Liu has been paying more attention to learning new knowledge to better perform her duties. She often goes on researches, communicating with migrant workers about their living condition, and talking with community reside

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Mingqun is pictured at a garbage station in a residential area of Shijingshan District in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 27, 2024. Liu Mingqun, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a sanitation worker at a garbage station in Shijingshan District of Beijing. The station is responsible for the collection and process of garbage from more than 10,000 households in the neighborhood, with a daily processing capacity of more than 10 tonnes. Liu's daily work includes guiding haulers to weigh the garbage, operating the squeezing bins, assisting the haulers to dump the garbage, maintaining the hygiene of the station, etc. After being elected as a deputy to the NPC, Liu has been paying more attention to learning new knowledge to better perform her duties. She often goes on researches, communicating with migrant workers about their living condition, and talking with community residents about their ideas on transforming old residential areas

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Mingqun works at the garbage station in a residential area of Shijingshan District in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 27, 2024. Liu Mingqun, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a sanitation worker at a garbage station in Shijingshan District of Beijing. The station is responsible for the collection and process of garbage from more than 10,000 households in the neighborhood, with a daily processing capacity of more than 10 tonnes. Liu's daily work includes guiding haulers to weigh the garbage, operating the squeezing bins, assisting the haulers to dump the garbage, maintaining the hygiene of the station, etc. After being elected as a deputy to the NPC, Liu has been paying more attention to learning new knowledge to better perform her duties. She often goes on researches, communicating with migrant workers about their living condition, and talking with community residents about their ideas on transforming old residential areas.

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Mingqun (1st L) communicates with a staff member during a group meeting of Beijing delegation at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2024. Liu Mingqun, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a sanitation worker at a garbage station in Shijingshan District of Beijing. The station is responsible for the collection and process of garbage from more than 10,000 households in the neighborhood, with a daily processing capacity of more than 10 tonnes. Liu's daily work includes guiding haulers to weigh the garbage, operating the squeezing bins, assisting the haulers to dump the garbage, maintaining the hygiene of the station, etc. After being elected as a deputy to the NPC, Liu has been paying more attention to learning new knowledge to better perform her duties. She often goes on researches, communicating with migrant workers about their living condition, and talking with c

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Mingqun works at the garbage station in a residential area of Shijingshan District in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 27, 2024. Liu Mingqun, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a sanitation worker at a garbage station in Shijingshan District of Beijing. The station is responsible for the collection and process of garbage from more than 10,000 households in the neighborhood, with a daily processing capacity of more than 10 tonnes. Liu's daily work includes guiding haulers to weigh the garbage, operating the squeezing bins, assisting the haulers to dump the garbage, maintaining the hygiene of the station, etc. After being elected as a deputy to the NPC, Liu has been paying more attention to learning new knowledge to better perform her duties. She often goes on researches, communicating with migrant workers about their living condition, and talking with community residents about their ideas on transforming old residential areas.

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-BEIJING-SANITATION WORKER-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Mingqun is pictured at a garbage station in a residential area of Shijingshan District in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 27, 2024. Liu Mingqun, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a sanitation worker at a garbage station in Shijingshan District of Beijing. The station is responsible for the collection and process of garbage from more than 10,000 households in the neighborhood, with a daily processing capacity of more than 10 tonnes. Liu's daily work includes guiding haulers to weigh the garbage, operating the squeezing bins, assisting the haulers to dump the garbage, maintaining the hygiene of the station, etc. After being elected as a deputy to the NPC, Liu has been paying more attention to learning new knowledge to better perform her duties. She often goes on researches, communicating with migrant workers about their living condition, and talking with community residents about their ideas on transforming old residential areas