Chief economic planner said China's 7.8% economic growth in 2012 should be evaluated "positively" and he is confident about the growth.

Zhai Meiqing, a CPPCC National Committee member and president of Heung Kong Group, raises her hand to ask for the floor at a panel discussion to the first session of the 12th CPPCC in Beijing on Tuesday.

Top leaders walk into the meeting hall for the first session of the 12th National People's Congress, which got under way in Beijing on Tuesday.

China's Premier Wen Jiabao (shown on screen) speaks as delegates listen during the opening ceremony of National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2013.

CPPCC National Committee members Wan Jifei, Li Jinzhang and Wang Shenghong (from left to right) during a panel discussion break on Monday.

China's defensive military policies have played a core role in maintaining peace and stability in Asia, a spokesperson for the annual session of China's national legislature said Monday.

Wu Bangguo (L) shakes hands with Zhang Dejiang before the first meeting of the presidium of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2013.

Deputies attending first congress ready for challenge to live up to people's expectations.

Former NBA star Yao Ming spent seven days writing his proposals, focusing on the best way to develop sports in the country.

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, started its annual full session in Beijing Sunday.

Yu Zhengsheng to preside over CPPCC presidium meetings

A news conference on the First Plenary Session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2013.