Front-line defenders in the fight against domestic violence hailed China's progress on Thursday at a roundtable discussion in Beijing, one day ahead of the 17th International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Dozens of participants, including police officers, judges, social workers, local government officials and NGO workers, said the nation's efforts were bolstered by the Anti-Domestic Violence Law that took effect in March.

They also pointed to areas where improvements are needed in putting the law into effect.