Shanxi Communications and Network Technology and Product Expo

Shanxi's first Communications and Network Technology and Product Expo was held in Taiyuan. The picture shows a saleswoman displaying a handset that can also be used to watch TV.

Meeting held commending outstanding veteran cadres

Zeng Qinghong, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese Vice-President, conveyed Hu Jintao's instructions to the meeting and made a speech on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.

Giant pandas at Beijing zoo

A giant panda enjoys bamboo leaves at Beijing Zoo after arriving in Beijing from Wolong giant panda center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Two pandas were sent to the zoo from Sichuan, and the zoo sent its panda to Sichuan. (newsphoto)

Jia Qinglin meets with Switzerland's guest

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), meets with James Schiro, chief executive officer of Zurich Financial Services, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 22, 2004.

The 12th session of the 10th NPC Standing Committee

Wu Bangguo (C), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), presides over the 12th session of the 10th NPC Standing Committee opened in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 22, 2004.