the political hub of Beijing

 The Great Hall of the People is the political hub of Beijing and home of the National People's Congress. Every year, in March, it plays host to the liang hui, literally means "two meetings" (Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress) event. Representatives of the two meetings meet in sessions lasting for two to three weeks at the Great Auditorium. The Communist Party of China (CPC) also holds its National Congress every five years. This enormous building is open to the public when the national conference is not in session, and visitors are shown in a selection of routes. In recent years, some non-political conventions and concerts have also been held here.