Zhang Gaoli, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, gives a congratulatory speech on behalf of the CPC Central Committee to mark the opening of the 11th National Congress of the China Democratic League (CDL) in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 9, 2012. [Xinhua]

Zhang Gaoli (R, front), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, shakes hands with delegates before the opening of the 11th National Congress of the China Democratic League (CDL) in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 9, 2012. [Xinhua]

China Democratic League (CDL), a non-Communist political party, opens its 11th national congress in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 9, 2012. [Xinhua]