NPC opens in Beijing

NPC opens in Beijing

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A Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Squared during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

A Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Squared during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011. China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls. UPI/Stephen Shaver

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      A military band listens to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      9.41

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      Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      8.85

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      Chinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      8.62

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      8.42

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      Chinese security check the electronic IDs of arriving delegates for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      8.07

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      China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.85

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      Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.64

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.64

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      Chinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.50

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.32

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      Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.29

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      A Chinese security guard monitors journalists during China's Premeir Wen Jiabao's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.17

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      Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      7.08

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      Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.86

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      Chinese delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.80

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.77

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.76

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      Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.73

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.69

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      China's Premeir Wen Jiabao delivers the "state of the nation" speech to the country's top leaders during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.62

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      Chinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.56

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      Chinese delegate hostesses pose for a photo during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with

      6.53

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      A Chinese ethnic minority delegate is surrounded by photographers as she walks to her bus at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.50

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      Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.48

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.45

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      Chinese delegates and reporters arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.38

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.31

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      A Chinese police van patrols Tiananmen Square during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.26

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegate hands out her name card prior to the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.20

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      A Chinese television presenter prepares to go on camera at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.12

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      Chinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      6.12

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      A Chinese ethnic minority delegate is surrounded by photographers as she walks to her bus at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.93

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      Chinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.86

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      Chinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.85

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      Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.76

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.74

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      China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.62

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      Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.58

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.45

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      China's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.44

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      Chinese delegates leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.39

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      China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.38

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      Chinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.33

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      Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.29

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      Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.29

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      China's President Hu Jintao applauds during Premeir Wen Jiabao's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.26

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      A Chinese television presenter prepares to go on camera at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.19

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      Foreign diplomats and ambassadors listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.18

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      Foreign diplomats and ambassadors listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.16

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      A Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Squared during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.11

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      Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.09

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      Chinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      5.07

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      China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.89

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      China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.87

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      Police use 'sniffer' dogs at a security check-point before allowing cars onto Tiananmen Square as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.81

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      China's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.80

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      Chinese delegates leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.79

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      A military band listens to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.69

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      Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.65

    • 60

      China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.64

    • 61

      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with

      4.59

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      Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.58

    • 63

      China's Premeir Wen Jiabao delivers the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.56

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      China's top leaders attend the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.29

    • 65

      A photographer takes a photo of a group of military delegates as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.27

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      China's President Hu Jintao changes glasses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.17

    • 67

      An unusual traffic jam developed on Tiananmen Square as delegates and journalists departed the square after the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.16

    • 68

      China's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      4.07

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      China's top leaders attend the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.86

    • 70

      Security tries to clear a way for Chinese ethnic minority delegates arriving for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.67

    • 71

      Chinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.62

    • 72

      Police use 'sniffer' dogs at a security check-point before allowing cars onto Tiananmen Square as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.62

    • 73

      Chinese delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.45

    • 74

      Chinese ethnic minority delegates and reporters arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.33

    • 75

      A Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Square during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.25

    • 76

      Chinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      3.17

    • 77

      China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      2.92

    • 78

      China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      2.43

    • 79

      China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      1.89

    • 80

      Chinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

      1.75

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  • Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    1

  • Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    2

  • Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    3

  • Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    4

  • Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    5

  • Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    6

  • A Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Square during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    7

  • A Chinese police van patrols Tiananmen Square during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    8

  • A Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Squared during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    9

  • Police use 'sniffer' dogs at a security check-point before allowing cars onto Tiananmen Square as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    10

  • Police use 'sniffer' dogs at a security check-point before allowing cars onto Tiananmen Square as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    11

  • A photographer takes a photo of a group of military delegates as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    12

  • An unusual traffic jam developed on Tiananmen Square as delegates and journalists departed the square after the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    13

  • A Chinese television presenter prepares to go on camera at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    14

  • A Chinese television presenter prepares to go on camera at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    15

  • Chinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    16

  • Chinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    17

  • Chinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    18

  • A Chinese ethnic minority delegate is surrounded by photographers as she walks to her bus at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    19

  • A Chinese ethnic minority delegate is surrounded by photographers as she walks to her bus at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    20

  • Chinese ethnic minority delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    21

  • Chinese delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    22

  • Chinese delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    23

  • Chinese delegates leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    24

  • Chinese delegates leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    25

  • China's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    26

  • China's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    27

  • China's President Hu Jintao changes glasses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    28

  • China's Premeir Wen Jiabao delivers the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    29

  • China's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    30

  • China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    31

  • A Chinese security guard monitors journalists during China's Premeir Wen Jiabao's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    32

  • Chinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    33

  • Chinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    34

  • Chinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    35

  • A military band listens to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    36

  • A military band listens to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    37

  • Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    38

  • China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    39

  • Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    40

  • China's President Hu Jintao applauds during Premeir Wen Jiabao's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    41

  • China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    42

  • China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    43

  • Chinese ethnic minority delegates and reporters arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    44

  • Chinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    45

  • Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    46

  • Chinese ethnic minority delegate hands out her name card prior to the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    47

  • Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    48

  • Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    49

  • China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    50

  • China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    51

  • China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    52

  • China's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    53

  • Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    54

  • Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    55

  • Foreign diplomats and ambassadors listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    56

  • Foreign diplomats and ambassadors listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    57

  • Chinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    58

  • China's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    59

  • China's Premeir Wen Jiabao delivers the "state of the nation" speech to the country's top leaders during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    60

  • China's top leaders attend the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    61

  • China's top leaders attend the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    62

  • Chinese security check the electronic IDs of arriving delegates for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

    63

  • Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with

    64

  • Chinese delegate hostesses pose for a photo during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with

    65

  • Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver

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Chinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese military delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Square during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese police van patrols Tiananmen Square during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese soldier stands guard on Tiananmen Squared during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverPolice use 'sniffer' dogs at a security check-point before allowing cars onto Tiananmen Square as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverPolice use 'sniffer' dogs at a security check-point before allowing cars onto Tiananmen Square as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA photographer takes a photo of a group of military delegates as they arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverAn unusual traffic jam developed on Tiananmen Square as delegates and journalists departed the square after the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese television presenter prepares to go on camera at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese television presenter prepares to go on camera at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese police patrol Tiananmen Square on Segway-like, made in China, vehicles during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese ethnic minority delegate is surrounded by photographers as she walks to her bus at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese ethnic minority delegate is surrounded by photographers as she walks to her bus at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates walk to their buses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's leave at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao changes glasses at the close of the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's Premeir Wen Jiabao delivers the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao (L) and Premeir Wen Jiabao after Wen's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA Chinese security guard monitors journalists during China's Premeir Wen Jiabao's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese and foreign journalists listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA military band listens to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverA military band listens to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao applauds during Premeir Wen Jiabao's "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates and reporters arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegate hands out her name card prior to the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's top leaders listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverForeign diplomats and ambassadors listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverForeign diplomats and ambassadors listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates listen to China's Premeir Wen Jiabao deliver the "state of the nation" speech during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's President Hu Jintao attends the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's Premeir Wen Jiabao delivers the "state of the nation" speech to the country's top leaders during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's top leaders attend the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChina's top leaders attend the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese security check the electronic IDs of arriving delegates for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with Chinese delegate hostesses pose for a photo during the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with Chinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates and reporters arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverSecurity tries to clear a way for Chinese ethnic minority delegates arriving for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen ShaverChinese ethnic minority delegates arrive for the opening session of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) being held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2011.  China's spending on police and domestic survelliance will hit new heights in 2005, with "public security" outlays unveiled on Saturday outstripping the defense budget for the first time as Beijing cracks down on protest calls.       UPI/Stephen Shaver