Chinese parliament meets in Beijing

Delegates exit the Great Hall of the People following the session in suits and traditional regional garb. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Delegates pose for photos after the closing session outside the Great Hall. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

China will speed up lawmaking aimed at countering foreign sanctions and "long-arm jurisdiction" primarily aimed at the United States' use of sanctions on China for its policies, according to its annual work report at the parliamentary session. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Delegates leave after the closing of the session. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Delegates attend the session in the Great Hall. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Premier Li Keqiang (front left) and President Xi Jinping arrive for the session. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Xi presides over the session. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Delegates are seated during the session. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Military security watch over a small group of media at the session. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Military security watch over the guests. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Military security waits for delegates to arrive at the Great Hall prior to start of the session. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI