Annual session of China's parliament starts
2009-03-05 02:44:38 GMT2009-03-05 10:44:38 (Beijing Time)
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Flags are seen fluttering before the opening of the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2009. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
The Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2009. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
The Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)
Deputies to the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) walk to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2009. The Second Session of the 11th NPC opens on Thursday. (Xinhua/Yang Zongyou)
Deputies to the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) walk to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2009. The Second Session of the 11th NPC opens on Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Shugen)
The Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2009.
