National People's Congress opens in Beijing

NPC Standing Committee Chairman Wu Bangguo hosts the session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

Delegates arrive at Tiananmen Square for the Fourth Session of the 11th National People's Congress in Beijing March 5, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

Specials

Lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing to discuss major issues.

An automobile mechanic in Northeast China made a test flight of his self-made aircraft which cost about US$395.

Masked revellers celebrate in Saint Mark's Square in Venice.