The national legislature will take steps to make a foreign investment law and do research on formulating a real estate tax law, according to a work report released Sunday.
China will push forward law-based taxation reform and press ahead with its legislative agenda, a spokesperson for the annual session of the country's top legislature said here Sunday.
Zhang Yesui (C), spokesperson for the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), speaks during a press conference on the NPC session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2018. The first session of the 13th NPC will open in Beijing on March 5.
The top legislature Friday heard a report on the draft law protecting the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs.
The lawmakers Friday began the second reading of a draft for the country's first law on soil pollution, which increased the responsibilities of government and polluters in controlling and correcting pollution.
The top legislature on Friday heard a draft law on international criminal judicial assistance, which will promote international cooperation in hunting fugitives and recovering assets.
The top legislature on Saturday voted and passed an amendment to the country's criminal law to punish acts of gravely disrespecting the national anthem.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) held a chairpersons' meeting Friday afternoon to review draft laws and resolutions.