The First Session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 3, 2008.  [Xinhua Photo]

Jia Qinglin, chairman of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), delivers a report on the work of the CPPCC National Committee's Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 3, 2008. [Xinhua Photo]

Wang Gang, executive chairperson of the presidium of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), presides over the CPPCC session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 3, 2008. [Xinhua Photo]