Chen Zhili (L), vice chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, who is also the chairwoman of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF), meets with Syrian Vice President Najah al-Attar in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 16, 2011. (Xinhua/Bassim)

Chen Zhili (3rd L), vice chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, who is also the chairwoman of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF), meets with Syrian Vice President Najah al-Attar (R) in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 16, 2011. (Xinhua/Bassim)