Legislation on China's civil code has formally begun. Through the code, China hopes to establish a country under the rule of law with better protection for civil rights.
Chinese citizens are on their way to getting a civil code as a draft of rules stipulating the code's basic principles was submitted to the top legislature for first reading on Monday.
The top legislature on Thursday ratified an international treaty on reducing mercury emissions, which are harmful to humans and the environment.
The top legislature on Thursday adopted a decision relating to educating the public on the rule of law over next five years.
Legislators on Wednesday discussed the need to regulate the freeing of captive animals while deliberating the newest revised draft of the wild animal protection law.
The top legislature Friday passed the country's first law on deep seafloor resource exploration to protect maritime environment and ensure sustainable exploitation.
A draft law on deep seafloor resource exploration stresses that the activity should feature the principles of peaceful use, cooperation and sharing.
The top legislature on Sunday adopted an amendment to the nation's Higher Education Law on academic misconduct.