China's parliament starts annual session

Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a report on the work of the government at the opening session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2007.

The Fifth Session of the Tenth National People's Congress opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2007. A total of 2,890 lawmakers are present at the opening meeting along with top Party and state leaders Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Zeng Qinghong, Huang Ju, Wu Guanzheng, Li Changchun and Luo Gan. (Xinhua Photo/Ju Peng)