Draft law enhances polar activities, security in Antarctica

Lawmakers are reviewing a draft law related to environmental protection activities in Antarctica, as the nation accelerates its efforts to enhance national polar capacity building and engage in global security governance of the continent.

China mulls law revision on standard spoken, written Chinese language

Lawmakers are considering a draft revision to the Law on the Standard Spoken and Written Chinese Language.

China mulls greater international cooperation with draft environmental code

China is considering provisions to boost international cooperation in areas such as marine ecological protection, deep-sea and polar research, and desertification control with its draft environmental code.

Draft law addressing safety of hazardous chemicals to be reviewed by lawmakers

Given that accidents involving hazardous chemicals still occur frequently in some areas, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, said on Friday that a draft law is ready to strengthen measures addressing the issue.

Top legislature to update civil aviation law

A draft law on civil aviation that proposes the inclusion of airworthiness certification for unmanned aerial vehicles is to be reviewed by lawmakers, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, announced on Friday.

Top legislature enhances publicity, interpretation throughout legislative process

Offices boost participation of public in shaping laws

It stresses that legislation should be advanced in a scientific manner, with a greater focus on key areas, such as national security, public health, technological innovation and environmental protection.

Amended law to boost maritime sector

The newly amended Maritime Law will help advance the high-quality development of China's shipping and trade sector, strengthen marine environmental protection and promote high-level opening-up, an official said.