La stella rossa riflessa sull'ottone delle trombe

(EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL)

The five star Chinese emblem is seen reflected on trumpets belonging to the PLA band rest on chairs prior to the opening ceremony of the 3rd session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 03 March 2010. The CPPCC is the top advisory body of the Chinese political system and the session precedes the 8 days of annual plenary meetings of the 11th National People’s Congress (NPC) which is due to commence 05 March.