The deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) vote at the third plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday morning. Photo: Wang Yuguo/Xinhua

A deputy to the 14th NPC votes at the plenary meeting. Photo: Xing Guangli/Xinhua

Xi Jinping pledges allegiance to the Constitution. Xi was elected president of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the PRC at the meeting. Photo: Xie Huanchi/Xinhua

Deputies to the 14th NPC applaud during the meeting. Photo: Yue Yuewei/Xinhua

Deputies to the 14th NPC approve the draft decision on the reform plan of State Council institutions. Photo: Yue Yuewei/Xinhua

The Guard of Honor of the People’s Liberation Army marches in formation during the ceremony for newly elected leaders to pledge allegiance to the country’s Constitution. Photo: Wang Yuguo/Xinhua

Staff members distribute ballots to deputies to the 14th NPC. Photo: Xie Huanchi/Xinhua

Ballots are handed to members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) during the third plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC in Beijing on Friday afternoon. Photo: Yao Dawei/Xinhua

A delegation to the 14th CPPCC applauds during the plenary meeting to elect the 14th CPPCC National Committee’s chairman, vice chairpersons, secretary-general and standing committee members. Photo: Liu Weibing/Xinhua