A new law on building a barrier-free living environment was adopted by lawmakers on Wednesday during a three-day session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress.
China's first foreign relations law, which was passed by the nation's top legislature on Wednesday, provides the necessary legal guarantees for the country to safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests amid increased foreign sanctions and restrictions, a senior Chinese diplomat said.
Two new laws — one on external relations and the other on building a barrier-free living environment — were adopted by the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on Wednesday when it wrapped up its latest three-day session.
Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to pass a new law on building a barrier-free living environment, which will take effect on Sept 1, 2023.
Lawmakers are deliberating on a draft revision to the Marine Environment Protection Law with a new provision banning the discharge of radioactive wastewater, as part of efforts to intensify the management of pollutants that enter the ocean.
Lawmakers Monday started deliberating a draft food security law to enhance China's capacity for forestalling and fending off food security risks.
Lawmakers are considering a new law to promote the spirit of patriotism in the country, especially among the younger generations.
The patriotic education of teenagers is to be highlighted in schools and families, with measures taken to help residents of the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and Taiwan enhance their sense of identity, a legislator said recently.