The National People's Congress (NPC) and its standing committee have passed 35 laws, adopted 62 legislative amendments, and approved 34 binding resolutions since March 2021.
China has continuously incorporated public opinions into legislation, with the formulation of 35 laws and revision of 62 pieces over the past five years, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, said on Monday.
To ensure that its cultural heritage is well protected, China emphasized the importance of legislative efforts and has formulated a series of laws and regulations in this regard, according to a think tank report released on Friday.
People detained or fined for minor offenses such as damaging public facilities or getting into fights will no longer bear the burden of lifelong "social penalties" under a revised Chinese law requiring the sealing of such records.
China has ramped up efforts to protect and restore mining areas, emphasizing green, sustainable and high-quality development in the sector under a revised Mineral Resources Law that took effect on Tuesday.
Lawmakers passed a revised version of the anti-unfair competition law on Friday, as part of the country's broader efforts to drive a fair and orderly market environment.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presided over the 46th meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2025.
China is seeking to expand and improve access to its social assistance programs to better support those in need, according to a draft law under review by national lawmakers.