China's top political body starts annual session

Around 2,100 members from across the country are attending the annual session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, which will conclude March 10. This session and the annual session of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, form the “two sessions” of the country, making headlines every year. The annual session of the country’s top legislature will open today.

Foreign envoys pose for a photo in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the opening meeting of the annual session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, China’s top political advisory body, as observers yesterday. China News Service