2 March 2012

Notice on the Opening Session, 5^th Session of the 11^th CPPCC National Committee

The Opening Session of the 5^th Session of the 11^th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will be convened at 15:00 on 3 March 2012 at the Great Hall of the People.

Journalists may enter the Great Hall of the People by passing the security check at the East Gate with press cards 80 minutes in advance. Journalists from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign countries should be seated at 2^nd floor with number “2” on your press cards, and at 3^rd floor with number “3” respectively. Please put an end to your live coverage 5 minutes before the session begins. When the session begins, please turn off cell phones, keep quiet and remain seated.

All interviews should be put to an end 15 minutes before the session begins.

Press Group, Secretariat

5^th Session of the 11^th CPPCC