Highlighting the importance of curbing the presence of invasive species, a recent draft amendment to the Wildlife Protection Law states that wild animal species introduced from overseas must not be illegally released or abandoned.
A draft law on value-added tax (VAT) was submitted Tuesday for its first reading at the ongoing 38th session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress.
Lawmakers are mulling a draft revision to the country's Company Law to improve the corporate system, with rules for greater responsibility for shareholders and better corporate governance.
Legal procedures for dealing with consumption disputes involving foreign elements will be clarified, in a bid to face rapidly growing international online shopping and provide stronger protection for consumers.
Lawmakers are deliberating a draft amendment to the Civil Procedure Law to help build an impartial, efficient and convenient litigation system of civil and commercial cases involving foreign elements.
Lawmakers are considering a draft revision to the Marine Environment Protection Law to keep improving the country's marine environment.
People accused of damaging wildlife resources or harming the nation's ecology could face public-interest lawsuits, an official from the top legislature said on Monday.
Over the past year, local legislative outreach offices have notably increased in number, enabling more people to conveniently express their expectations for future laws and offer relevant suggestions.