Nat'l People's Congress (35 images)

China's top government officials listen to Premier Wen Jiabao deliver his government report to delegates during the opening ceremony of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 05, 2008. Wen, in a three and a half hour address, pledged Wednesday to tackle a vast menu of problems from pollution to the widening gap between rich and poor, but stressed economic development was still China's top priority. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

Soldiers stand on guard at sunrise as top government officials begin to arrive at the opening ceremony of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2008. Premier Wen Jiabao Wen, in a three and a half hour address, pledged Wednesday to tackle a vast menu of problems from pollution to the widening gap between rich and poor, but stressed economic development was still China's top priority. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

Delegate attendants pose for a photograph during the opening ceremony of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2008. Premier Wen Jiabao Wen, in a three and a half hour address, pledged Wednesday to tackle a vast menu of problems from pollution to the widening gap between rich and poor, but stressed economic development was still China's top priority. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

Ethnic minority delegates, along with top military delegates and government officials, arrive at the opening ceremony of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2008. Premier Wen Jiabao Wen, in a three and a half hour address, pledged Wednesday to tackle a vast menu of problems from pollution to the widening gap between rich and poor, but stressed economic development was still China's top priority. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)