Two sessions use sign language for first time

Sign language is being used for the first time on the live TV broadcast of Fifth Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) Monday as well as of 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on March 3, Xinhua reported.

Sign language is used on the live TV broadcast of Fifth Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) Monday. [Photo/cntv.cn]

China's Central Television added sign language for first time in broadcasting the two sessions this year to help those who are hearing impaired to understand the proceedings.

"This way people with hearing disabilities can be informed of the updates of the two sessions, a move that shows respect and care," said Lv Xinping, a NPC deputy.

There are many deputies and members with disabilities in the two sessions. Yu Bing, a member of CPPCC, made a proposal to add sign language to TV programs and films in 2009.