Photo taken on March 2, 2013 shows the scene of a news conference on the first session of the 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee held in Beijing, capital of China. The first session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee is scheduled to open in Beijing on March 3. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)
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