The Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opens in Beijing (14 images)

China's top leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, attend the opening session of the Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3, 2016. More than 2,000 members and delegates of China's top legislative advisory body convened their annual meeting. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

A Chinese journalist broadcasts the opening session of the Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (background) on March 3, 2016. More than 2,000 members and delegates of China's top legislative advisory body convened their annual meeting. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

A Chinese security guard stands watch as China's top leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, attend the opening session of the Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3, 2016. More than 2,000 members and delegates of China's top legislative advisory body convened their annual meeting. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI

Chinese press mob a delegate arriving for the opening session of the Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3, 2016. More than 2,000 members and delegates of China's top legislative advisory body convened their annual meeting. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI