China’s Great Hall of the People
A Chinese soldier dressed as an usher rests his hands on knees while on guard before the opening session of the annual National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Alexander F. Yuan / Associated Press)
Hostesses fill teacups ahead of the arrival of delegates and top leaders at the closing session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, or CPPCC, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)
Ushers hold signs to direct delegates after the closing of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Andy Wong / Associated Press)
A soldier stands guard as ushers pass outside
Military band members prepare to play the Chinese national anthem for the opening session of the annual National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Alexander F. Yuan / Associated Press)
A Tibetan monk and delegate, center, waits to leave the room after the closing session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference in
Delegates applaud at the closing session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)
Hostesses sit on a sofa inside the Great Hall of the People during the closing of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. (Andy Wong / Associated Press)
