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Delegates' wives seem impressed by lifesize wax models in Shanghai History Museum shown playing mahjong , a traditional and popular Chinese pastime. Photos by Wu Zhiyi and Gao Er'qiang

A lady observes a discussion between other participants during a break of the annual meetings.

Left:Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People's Bank of China, confidently approaches the platform to deliver the keynote speech. Right:A delegate captures a moment to take home.

Left: A representative at the meetings listens carefully.Right: A moment of contemplation

Participants at the African Development Bank Annual Meetings chat.

Wives of delegates attending the AfDB Annual Meetings share a light moment during their sightseeing trip around Shanghai.