A policewoman is on patrol with a police dog in the Tian'anmen Square in downtown Beijing, March 2, 2009. Police forces in Beijing have stepped up security to ensure safety of the upcoming sessions, setting up security posts and having police officers regularly patroll the area. [Asianewsphoto]

 Paramilitary officers march together in front of the Great Hall of the People, where China's two parliamentary sessions are being held this week, in downtown Beijing, March 2, 2009. Police forces in Beijing have stepped up security to ensure safety of the upcoming sessions, setting up security posts and scheduling police officers regularly patrolling the area. [Asianewsphoto]