March 9

8:45 am: NPC holds a news conference on legislative work.

10:30 am: Zhong Shan, minister of commerce, meets with media.

3 pm: Xiao Yaqing, head of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, discusses reform, development of State-owned companies.

Morning: National political advisers discuss draft foreign investment law at panel sessions.

Afternoon: CPPCC National Committee holds second plenary meeting; some members will make speeches.

All day: National legislators hold group discussions on work report of NPC Standing Committee.