The National People’s Congress, a largely ceremonial body, sticks to a script and proceeds like an overly choreographed play — down to servers’ synchronized pouring of tea. Some of the nearly 3,000 delegates enter the opening session of the National People's Congress, China's ceremonial legislature. Some of the nearly 3,000 delegates enter the opening session of the National People's Congress, China's ceremonial legislature. The high-security event is known as the “two sessions” because it also involves the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Unlike the National People’s Congress, the Party Congress is full of intrigue and uncertainty.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 05, 2017 18:45 UTC