Next year's National People's Congress (NPC) meeting will open in Beijing on March 5, according to a decision made by the NPC Standing Committee on Wednesday.

The third annual session of the 14th NPC will review the government work report, examine the report on the implementation of the annual plan on national economic and social development for 2024 and the draft plan for 2025.

Meanwhile, the annual meeting of the top advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will open on March 4 in the capital.

The decision was made at a recent chairperson's council meeting of the 14th CPPCC National Committee. (Xinhua)