Young faces at the annual NPC session

Li Xiaoxia, born in January 1988, is a deputy to the 12th National People's Congress (NPC). Li helped China win the team gold medal at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 while also finishing runner-up in the singles event. She is the eighth-highest table tennis Grand Slam winner in history with singles crowns from the 2008 World Cup, 2012 London Olympics and 2013 world championships. She also has multiple doubles and team world titles to her name. Li announced her retirement in early January this year. During the ongoing annual NPC session, she suggested that retired athletes be fully guaranteed in welfare and medicare. [Photo by Chen Weisong/China.org.cn]