The first session of the 13th Jilin Provincial People's Congress opened on Jan 26 in Changchun, capital of Jilin province. Bayin Chaolu, Party secretary of the province, chaired the opening session.

The 496 members in attendance are expected to submit development proposals. Deputies to the 13th National People's Congress and some new provincial leaders will be selected following the sessions.

Also present at the opening session were Jing Junhai, acting governor of Jilin province, and other officials.

The 13th Sessions of the Jilin People's Congress opened on Jan 26 in Changchun, capital of Jilin province. [Photo/cnjiwang.com]