Deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) gathered in Beijing on Tuesday at a preparatory meeting to elect the presidium and set the agenda for the third session of the 14th NPC, scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presided over a preparatory meeting for the third session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2025. Deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) gathered in Beijing on Tuesday at a preparatory meeting to elect the presidium and set the agenda for the third session of the 14th NPC, scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
All the preparatory work for the annual session has been completed, Zhao said. A 176-member presidium was elected, with Li Hongzhong as secretary-general of the NPC session. The preparatory meeting also adopted the agenda of the upcoming session.
The presidium of the session met shortly after the preparatory meeting concluded. Attendees to the presidium meeting decided on the schedule of the NPC session, among other matters. The NPC will be in session from March 5 to 11 this year. Prior to the preparatory meeting, the Council of Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee met for the meeting’s preparation.