Draft Revision to Water Law

China mulls law revision to accelerate national water network construction
August 26, 2026
Lawmakers on Tuesday began reviewing a draft revision to the country's Water Law, with the latest draft incorporating provisions to speed up the development of a national water network.
NPC amending Water Law to align with eco code
August 27, 2026
China is revising its Water Law to better align it with the Ecological and Environmental Code, as a draft amendment was submitted for second reading to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature.
China revises water law to emphasize conservation, sustainable development
August 26, 2026
China is revising its Water Law to better align it with the ecological environment code, as a draft amendment was submitted for a second reading to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature.