Medical staff members enjoy cakes during International Nurses Day celebrations at Beijing Massage Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, May 9, 2026. Beijing Massage Hospital held a series of events on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming International Nurses Day, which falls on May 12. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

Nurse representatives receive their awards during International Nurses Day celebrations at Beijing Massage Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, May 9, 2026. Beijing Massage Hospital held a series of events on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming International Nurses Day, which falls on May 12. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

Nurses share cakes during International Nurses Day celebrations at Beijing Massage Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, May 9, 2026. Beijing Massage Hospital held a series of events on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming International Nurses Day, which falls on May 12. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

Medical staff members share cakes during International Nurses Day celebrations at Beijing Massage Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, May 9, 2026. Beijing Massage Hospital held a series of events on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming International Nurses Day, which falls on May 12. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

Nurses watch a performance during International Nurses Day celebrations at Beijing Massage Hospital in Beijing, capital of China, May 9, 2026. Beijing Massage Hospital held a series of events on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming International Nurses Day, which falls on May 12. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)