Two sessions shun extravagance and empty formality

Lawmakers seek frugal meetings, report Zhou Wenting in Shanghai, Qi Xin in Zhengzhou, Zhao Kai in Guiyang and Cao Yin in Beijing.

As Li Xinxin, a member of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, waited for a shuttle bus on Saturday morning, he looked on his tablet computer to check the timetable for vehicles that pick up delegates.

"It's the first time the organizers have sent out electronic versions of the meeting agenda, schedules and other reference materials instead of printouts. This will help to make the sessions greener," said Li, a member of Shanghai's top political advisory body for seven years.