CPPCC begins in China (14 images)

Chinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles prior the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) being held in the the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 3, 2011. China must focus on making macro-economic controls more "scientific and foresighted" the country's top political adviser told delegates and China's top leaders. UPI/Stephen Shaver

A Chinese soldiers stands guard on Tiananmen Square prior to the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 3, 2010. The Chinese leadership is pushing forward legislation that promotes economic growth and improved living standards, especially among the country's migrant workers. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) being held in the the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 3, 2011. China must focus on making macro-economic controls more "scientific and foresighted" the country's top political adviser told delegates and China's top leaders. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Chinese delegate hostesses pose for a photo in front of Tiananmen Square's North Rostrum prior to the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) being held in the the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 3, 2011. China must focus on making macro-economic controls more "scientific and foresighted" the country's top political adviser told delegates and China's top leaders. UPI/Stephen Shaver