Three delegates walk into a meeting Monday during the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing. Photo: VCG

Wang Yaping, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), speaks to reporters Monday before this year’s annual meeting of the top advisory body. Photo: VCG

Two journalists take photos Wednesday at the press conference on the economy during the annual meeting of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing. Photo: VCG

A reporter asks a question at the press conference at this year’s annual NPC meeting Thursday in Beijing. Photo: Liu Xu/Xinhua

Members of the media raise their hands to ask a question at this year’s annual meeting of the CPPCC National Committee on Thursday in Beijing. Photo: VCG

Dong Mingzhu, an NPC deputy and famous Chinese businesswoman, speaks to reporters Friday, which is International Women’s Day, before the second plenary session of this year’s annual NPC meeting. Photo: IC Photo

Zhang Kaili, a top Chinese actress and CPPCC member, attends a meeting of the body’s National Committee on Thursday in Beijing. Photo: VCG

Delegates pose for a group photo at the Great Hall of the People on Friday. Photo: IC Photo