A typical sight in file photos taken at national-level Communist Party conferences in Beijing are the attractive red-clad female attendants who serve officials tea and other amenities during the functions. But this year, a number of lean, well-dressed men have been added to the mix, and netizens suspect that it’s more than just an innocent gesture for gender equality.
Poking fun at the stares of pictured officials, notably among them the former Party boss Jiang Zemin, Internet users theorize that this year’s inclusion of male attendants is an added touch to keep the nation’s leaders on task and thinking with their heads.
In the interest of keeping our leaders undistracted, this year's lianghui will employ male attendants.
