Party deputies give a warm round of applause at the 12th CPC Jilin Provincial Congress, opening in Changchun city, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, on June 19. [Photo by Zhao Bo/For gojilin.gov.cn]

Party deputies participate in group discussions. During the congress, Party deputies will listen to and review the reports of the 11th CPC Jilin Provincial Committee and the 11th CPC Jilin Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee. [Photo by Zhao Bo/For gojilin.gov.cn]

Party deputies examine a document during group discussions. [Photo by Zhao Bo/For gojilin.gov.cn]

Zhang Chaofan, dressed here in blue, attends the provincial congress. Zhang was born without a left forearm in Changchun, but her constant drive to become stronger has inspired many. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]