Delegates attend the opening of the second session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Delegates from the country’s top political advisory body convened today. Photo: VCG

Attendees of the National People's Congress (NPC) listen to Wang Yang, chairman of the 13th CPPCC’s National Committee, deliver a work report on Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

Over 2,000 political advisors attend the opening of CPPCC. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A military band at the Great Hall of the People. Photo: VCG

NPC delegates and CPPCC National Committee members takes questions after the opening of the second session of 13th National Committee of the CPPCC. Photo: VCG

Former basketball star Yao Ming arrives at the opening session of the CPPCC on March 3. Photo: VCG

Baidu Inc. CEO Robin Li leaves after the opening session of the CPPCC. Photo: VCG

China’s first astronaut Yang Liwei leaves after the opening session of CPPCC. Photo: VCG

Delegates leave after the opening session of the CPPCC. Photo: VCG

Members of the media gather outside the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the second session of the 13th CPPCC on Sunday. Photo: VCG