Great Hall of the People
The Great Hall of the People is the political hub of Beijing and home of the National People's Congress. Every year, in March, the Great Hall of the People plays host to the "liang hui" (literally means "two meetings") event, where both the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the National People's Congress (NPC) 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 in the Great Hall of the People.
List of tallest buildings in China
The following is a list of buildings that in the past held, or currently holds the title of the tallest building in China. This list includes high-rises and skyscrapers only. It excludes such buildings as TV or observation towers like the Oriental Pearl Tower or Canton Tower. This list excludes buildings from Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.