China marked International Women's Day on Saturday with vibrant celebrations and diverse events across the country, honoring women's contributions and promoting gender equality through cultural, health, and career-focused initiatives.

The All-China Women's Federation launched a series of activities to celebrate women's roles in social and economic development.
Women in Hanzhong, Shaanxi, and Changsha, Hunan, participated in group fitness walks, while those in Shanghai, Tianjin, Xiongan New Area in Hebei, Lanzhou in Gansu, and Jiayin in Heilongjiang engaged in crafting traditional items like velvet flowers and mother-of-pearl inlays.
Free medical checkups and health workshops were held in Xining, Qinghai, while a women-focused job fair in Zhengzhou, Henan, offered career-planning guidance and policy briefings.
In Yiwu, Zhejiang, female entrepreneurs shared their firsthand experiences of leveraging AI and other new technologies to drive the growth of small commodity trade.
Meanwhile, multiple locations in Liaoning hosted forums showcasing women's vital role in the comprehensive revitalization of northeast China.