The annual session of Jilin Provincial People's Congress opened on Monday, Feb 9 in the capital city, Changchun.

The provincial governor, Jiang Chaoliang, was on hand to address the gathering by giving a Government Work Report to the 465 assembled legislators.

The 4th session of the 12th Jilin CPPCC opens, in Changchun, on Feb 9. [Photo by Ding Luyang/China Daily]

Jilin’s Party Secetary, Bayinchaolu, hosted the opening meeting, with eight government officials in attendance.