A draft revision to the Law on State-Owned Assets of Enterprises was submitted on Monday to a standing committee session of China's top legislature for its first reading, marking the first major overhaul of the legislation since it took effect nearly 17 years ago.
Prisons are set to enlist experts in law, education, psychology and social work to assist in rehabilitating inmates, as part of efforts to make the correctional process more science-based, professional and community-involved, according to a draft amendment.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the first plenary meeting of the 22nd session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026.
Lawmakers are advancing a draft law aimed at strengthening basic living support and building a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
Authorities should streamline procedures for social assistance to ensure people in need can receive help more conveniently and efficiently, according to a draft law under review by lawmakers.
Top legislature on Monday advanced a draft revision to the Prison Law for a third reading, moving a step closer to adopting changes designed to strengthen inmate rehabilitation and facilitate reintegration into society.
Newly submitted draft revisions to China's Agriculture Law are aimed at further strengthening food security, boosting farmers' incomes and advancing rural modernization, according to an official.
Lawmakers are revising a provision in the draft healthcare security law to specify that the country will improve the maternity insurance system and broaden its coverage.