The 5th plenary session of the 10th National People's Congress (NPC) of China and the 5th plenary session of the 10th Chinese People's Political Consultation Conference (CPPCC) would be held in Beijing soon, starting from March 5 and March 3 respectively. Journalists from abroad are welcome to report on the two major political events.

Journalists that are going to report on the spot need to provide their resumes and an introduction of their dispatching organizations to the Chinese Embassy in Belgium, before February 16. Once approved, the journalists would be granted visas valid from February 25 through March 25. For more information of the two meetings, please refer to www.npc.gov.cn and www.cppcc.gov.cn.

Contacts of the Chinese Embassy:

Press Officer: Mr. LIU Jingwei

Tele: 027710512; Fax: 027629966

E-mail: liu_jingwei@mfa.gov.cn