The spokesperson said that it is a move to systemically revise and improve the methods for the selection of the Chief Executive of the HKSAR and for the formation of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR.
The office pointed out that developing Hong Kong's democratic system step by step is a provision in the Basic Law and a consistent position of the central government.
The Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Monday deliberated draft amendments to the Organic Law of the NPC and the Rules of Procedure for the NPC, as well as a draft NPC decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
China's top legislature will continue with the work plan for enacting and revising laws to strengthen the legal safeguards for public health, according to a work report.
Lawmakers on Saturday started deliberating a draft law on stamp duty tax, which will keep the current taxation framework and tax levels generally unchanged.
Lawmakers on Wednesday started deliberating a draft law on wetlands protection, the country's first national legislation on conserving its lakes and swamps.
Chinese lawmakers are considering codifying epidemic containment practices proved effective in the fight against COVID-19 in amending the country's physicians law.
Chinese lawmakers are considering a legal aid law to better protect people's legitimate rights and interests.Those who make a claim for payment of child support or support for other family members, or for work remuneration, may apply for legal aid if they cannot afford a lawyer, the draft notes.