Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, attended a meeting held during an ongoing session of the NPC Standing Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 27, 2025.
Top legislature on Tuesday passed the country's newly revised Maritime Law, which will take effect on May 1, 2026.
Top legislature on Tuesday passed an amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law, broadening the scope of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) subject to the environmental protection tax in a bid to strengthen air pollution control.
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes industries and daily life in China, lawmakers in the top legislature are amending the Cybersecurity Law to support technological research and mitigate the emerging risks in the field.
China is enhancing its maritime legal framework and adjudication approach to support the high-quality development of its marine economy and position itself as a leading hub for resolving international maritime disputes, according to the country's top judge.
China has made steady improvements in food safety protocols in recent years, but enhanced oversight is still needed for the nation's food industry chain — particularly for online food sales and school meals, according to a report delivered to the nation's top legislature on Sunday.
A number of national legislators are calling for stronger support for people with disabilities through further legal amendments, so they can more easily access assistance when facing difficulties in both urban and rural areas.
Top legislator Zhao Leji on Monday called on his fellow legislators to thoroughly study and implement the guiding principles from the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, which was held last week.