The fourth annual session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) opens today at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is scheduled to deliver the report on the government's work since the NPC's last session.

At this year's gathering, NPC deputies are ready to introduce motions on major political, economic and social issues. They will speak to the media via online video calls ahead of the opening meeting.

Following the session, the Chinese Ministers' Corridor opens to the media, and ministers will take questions from reporters on this year's hottest topics via video links. 

CGTN's Li Zhao livestreams from the venue ahead of opening, bringing viewers a sneak peek of this year's conference.