Two sessions begin, showcase China's 'institutionalized substantial democracy' Wang Cong Published: Mar 05, 2021 12:02 AM Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attend the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua China has formally entered the annual "two sessions" time Thursday as the country's top political advisory body Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) kicked off. The National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislative body, will start Friday. After the difficult and challenging year of 2020, the attendees of the two sessions found they are bearing greater responsibility and expectations to contribute to the country's economic recovery, further opening-up and reform and long-term growth plan.