The 14th National People's Congress (NPC) will open its third annual session in Beijing on March 5, 2025, according to a decision made by the NPC Standing Committee on Wednesday.
The Chinese government has pledged more efforts to protect the ecosystem of the Yellow River, the country's second-longest river, which is known as the country's "mother river."
A draft revision to China's fisheries law has been submitted to the top legislature, aiming to balance the development of the aquaculture and fishing industries with the conservation of marine resources.
Lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt a law on value-added tax, a major progress in enforcing the principle of law-based taxation.
Top legislator Zhao Leji on Tuesday called on people's congresses to give full play to their role in Chinese modernization.
China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year, with sustained and intensified efforts to deliver a well-coordinated package of measures aimed at ensuring economic stability and driving growth, said Finance Minister Lan Fo'an on Monday.
Chinese supervisory authorities have stepped up efforts to combat misconduct and corruption in areas directly affecting people's daily lives, aiming to enhance their sense of public security, happiness and fulfillment, according to a report being reviewed by national lawmakers.
China has seen a significant shift in farmland distribution, with both northern and southern regions reporting growth after years of divergent trends, a national legislator said Sunday.