The fifth annual session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, opens today at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Wang Yang, chairman of the CPPCC's 13th National Committee, is scheduled to deliver the work report of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee to the session.

This year, the Members' Corridor continues to give political advisors a chance to speak to the public. CPPCC members speak to the media via video link before the opening session.