Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to take his oath during the Third Plenary Session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, 10 March 2023. China holds two major annual political meetings, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) which run alongside and together are known as “Lianghui” or “Two Sessions”. (Photo by Mark R. Cristino/Pool via EPA)
