China is considering imposing fines equivalent to five to 10 times the cost of green electricity certificates needed to cover any shortfall on entities that fail to meet mandatory renewable electricity consumption targets, according to a draft revision to the Renewable Energy Law submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, for a first reading on Monday.
The top legislature on Monday began deliberating a draft amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law aimed at better punishing crimes while further protecting the rights of participants in criminal proceedings.
China has seen a significant achievement in its legislative activity over the past 15 years, with a focus on strengthening laws in key, emerging, and international areas, thereby enriching the nation's legal framework, an official said on Friday.
Individuals or departments will be held responsible for any damage, relocation, or removal of historic sites or monuments in Antarctica, according to an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislative body.
A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption is set for further review by lawmakers next week. This updated version includes enhanced measures to protect state secrets, business secrets, trade secrets, and personal information, an official said on Friday.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, attends the second plenary meeting of the 25th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov 3, 2026.
The top legislature began deliberating a draft law on combating cross-border corruption, which includes a provision on promoting the building of a fair and equitable global anti-corruption governance system.
The rights of participants in judicial procedures in China — including victims, suspects, defendants, and lawyers — are set to receive enhanced protection under a draft revision currently being reviewed by lawmakers.