National lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt the country's first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector, underscoring support for a key part of the world's second-largest economy.
China continued to adopt a people-centered approach to legislation in 2024 and further advanced its human rights protection system, according to the Annual Report on the Rule of Law in China published by the Social Sciences Academic Press in April.
The top legislature started deliberating the draft private sector promotion law on Sunday, with an aim to promote the sustainable and sound development of the private economy.
China aims to complete its emergency management system for atomic energy accidents in order to support the sound and sustainable development of the atomic energy industry, according to a draft law under review by lawmakers.
The government is expected to improve the quality of education and rehabilitation for prisoners to facilitate their better reintegration into society, according to a draft revision law being reviewed by lawmakers.
A draft environmental code, poised to become China's second formal statutory code once adopted, has been submitted to an ongoing session of the top legislature for a first reading.
A draft revision to China's Law on Arbitration, which aims to curb fraudulent arbitration and strengthen international cooperation, was submitted for a second reading Sunday.
China is considering improving the information release system of infectious diseases through a draft law revision to enhance the capability of prevention and control of such diseases.