China's Top Political Advisory Body Begins Annual Session
The First Session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) began in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 3pm yesterday(Mar 3rd). CPPCC National Committee Chairman Jia Qinglin announced the opening of the session and delivered a keynote report. In his report, he conveyed the foreign exchange achievement made by CPPCC during the past five years.
A total of 2,195 CPPCC National Committee members from throughout the country attended the opening meeting. They will underline major concerns of the nation's development during the annual session scheduled to conclude on March 14.

Cooperation of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Expected to Strengthen
Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao is expected to rise as a cooperative agreement is expected to encourage the free flow of manpower, freight and capital. Research for the agreement is underway with findings to be released in May.

East Regions Regain Power Supply
The electricity supply from West China to the country's eastern regions was restored yesterday (Mar 3rd), 28 days ahead of schedule. Major power grids in Guizhou province supplying power to China's east were frozen during the Spring Festival snow storms.

Chinese shares up more than 2% on supportive policy expectations
Chinese shares recovered yesterday, as investors anticipate government supportive policies. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.06 percent or 89.73 points to 4,438.27.