Zhang Ping (2nd L), minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, answers questions at a press conference of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2013. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

Special Report: NPC, CPPCC Annual Sessions 2013

Zhang Ping, minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, answers questions at a press conference of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2013. (Xinhua/Wang Peng) 

A journalist asks questions at a press conference held by the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2013. Zhang Ping, minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, attended the press conference. (Xinhua/Wang Peng) 

A press conference is held by the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2013. Zhang Ping, minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, answered questions at the press conference. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)