Lawmakers on Friday passed the revised Mineral Resources Law, which requires action to increase reserves of strategic minerals and boost production capacity.
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) concluded its 12th session Friday in Beijing.
Top legislator Zhao Leji on Wednesday urged deputies to the people's congresses to perform their duties according to the law, and serve as the bridge that links the Party and the country with the people.
Chinese prosecutors have stepped up supervision over verdicts and procedures in administrative litigation to ensure laws are accurately applied and justice is firmly upheld, according to a report being reviewed by legislators.
Lawmakers met on Tuesday to deliberate on multiple reports during the ongoing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
Chinese courts have stepped up efforts to handle administrative cases in areas such as intellectual property and environmental protection over the past few years, in a bid to support innovation-driven development, according to a report submitted Tuesday to top legislative body.
With more than half of its reclaimable desertified land treated, China has taken the lead globally in achieving zero growth in land degradation and become the largest contributor to global afforestation, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
In recent years, China has made remarkable strides in the development of its higher education system, particularly through the initiative of building world-class universities and disciplines with Chinese characteristics, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said.