Russian diplomats including Boris Bondarev (right with glasses), Russia's counsellor to the United Nations in Geneva, photographed at open-ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats on 11th May 202...

Russian diplomats including Boris Bondarev (right with glasses), Russia's counsellor to the United Nations in Geneva, photographed at open-ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats on 11th May 202...

Russian diplomats including Boris Bondarev (right with glasses), Russia's counsellor to the United Nations in Geneva, photographed at open-ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats on 11th May 202...

A woman carries red carnations at a May Day demonstration by various trades unions and left wing political groups.

People carrying red flags at a May Day demonstration by various trades unions and left wing political groups.

A man carries a Communist Party of Iran flag and a placard featuring the portrait of Karl Marx at a May Day demonstration by various trades unions and left wing political groups.

Delegates carry ballots towards a ballot box during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Xi Jinping, China's president, casts his ballot during a vote at a session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Pedestrians walk past a propaganda poster for the Chinese Communist Party.

A protestor wearing a red carnation at a May Day demonstration by various trades unions and left wing political groups.

An attendant sits on the upper auditorium floor at the Great Hall of the People as a military band files past before the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Delegates listen to s speech given during the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (SPD), waiting for the President of France at the Chancellery Office.

An attendant walks through the Great Hall of the People as others are seated in a row before the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang chat with each other during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

An attendant looks out from behind a curtain at the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A delegate sits alone on stage in the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Delegates wearing ethnic minority costumes sit alongside attendants inside the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Co...

A soldier salutes out side of the Great Hall of the People after the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Red flags fly in the wind as attendants stand nearby out side of the Great Hall of the People after the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Emmanuel Macron, President of France at a press conference at the Chancellery Office with Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (not pictured).

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (SPD), and Emmanuel Macron, President of France at a press conference at the Chancellery Office.

Emmanuel Macron, President of France at a press conference at the Chancellery Office with Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (not pictured).

Emmanuel Macron, President of France at a press conference at the Chancellery Office with Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (not pictured).

A military band files into the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Chinese President Xi Jinping during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang press a voting button during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Emmanuel Macron, President of France at a press conference at the Chancellery Office with Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (not pictured).

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (SPD), and Emmanuel Macron, President of France at a press conference at the Chancellery Office.

Official photographers and cameramen surround a ballot box during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Attendants stand at an entrance during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) in the Great Hall of the People.

Attendants carry ballot papers during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Attendants prepare tea during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Flags of Germany, France during a visit by Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, at the Chancellery Office.

Flags of Germany, France and the European Union during a visit by Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, at the Chancellery Office.

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (SPD), and Emmanuel Macron, President of France wave to press at the Chancellery Office.

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (SPD), and Emmanuel Macron, President of France wave to press at the Chancellery Office.

An attendant stands at an entrance during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Top leaders of the Chinese government sit in the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (SPD), waiting on the red carpet for the President of France at the Chancellery Office.

Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany (SPD), waiting for the President of France at the Chancellery Office.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders stand sit in the Great Hall of the People while their tea mugs are being filled ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People'...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders stand in the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC...

An attendant walks through the Great Hall of the People before the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

An attendant looks out from behind a curtain at the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Attendants sit in a hall at the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A military band files into the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Attendants carry ballots during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A military band practices in a hall before a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Military delegates attend the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Delegates walk through the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Military delegates walk through the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Military delegates walk through the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A voting screen shows almost unanimous consensus to give Premier Li Keqiang a second term, at the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Military delegates during the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A military band practices in a hall before a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A military band practices in a hall before a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A military band practices in a hall before a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A soldier stands guard near the Drum Tower during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Attendants prepare tea during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Pedestrians walk past a propaganda poster for the Chinese Communist Party.

Attendants carry hot water flasks into the Great Hall of the People after the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

A portrait of Chairman Mao hangs above a team of honour guards walking through Tiananmen Square during the flag raising ceremony.

Delegates sit inside the Great Hall of the People during the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

A lone attendee sits on stage inside the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Two delegates seat themselves inside the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Attendants stand at an entrance during a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) in the Great Hall of the People.

A member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) band inside the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference...

Tourists take selfies while standing on Tiananmen Square.

A portrait of Chairman Mao hangs over tourists walking through Tiananmen Square.

Chinese President Xi Jinping walks into the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

A portrait of Chairman Mao hangs over tourists walking through Tiananmen Square.

A portrait of Chairman Mao behind a street light pole installed wth various surveillance cameras on Tiananmen Square.

The 13th Panchen Lama, one who is officially recognised by the Chinese government, sits and chats with other delegates in the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the...

Delegates walk through the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Delegates walk through the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Attendants hold up sign to direct delegates to their transportation while standing on Tiananmen Square after the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Confer...

Cameramen walk behind Xi Jinping, China's president, as he listens during a speech at the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Delegates walk through the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A military officer seats himself before the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A military band practices in a hall before a voting session at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Delegates files out of the Great Hall of the People after the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Delegates walk through the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

An attendant looks out from behind a curtain at the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Delegates attend the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

Military delegate's hats on desks during the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People.

A member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) band inside the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference...

Attendants fill tea mugs with hot water in the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening of the first session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

An attendant stands at the entrance of the auditorium at the Great Hall of the People before the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

An attendant stands at the entrance of the auditorium at the Great Hall of the People before the opening of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

A normally busy shopping area in and around Jalan Masjid India is relatively subdued despite the slight relaxation of lockdown rules during the Eid Muslim festivities. Details and temperature checks a...