Grabbing a small bag of printed materials after signing her name, Pang Xiaoli, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, completed the conference registration process at Beijing International Hotel.

The hotel is performing its usual role of providing accommodation to CPPCC delegates and offering spaces for related meetings, but this year it is offering pared-down service, in keeping with government orders.

"Registration has become much easier, and the materials have also become much thinner," said Pang, showing her bag containing a meeting agenda, a brochure of services and several other documents.