Chinese parliament meets in Beijing (12 images)

A Chinese delegate leaves the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

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