China currently has 300 laws in effect, according to a work report of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee submitted on Friday to the annual legislative session for deliberation.
Lawmakers on Tuesday started deliberating a draft revision to the Organic Law of the State Council.
China will continue to promote high-quality opening-up through the rule of law, with stronger legislative efforts to continue to safeguard the legitimate interests of foreigners and overseas enterprises in the country, said an official from the top legislature.
China will strengthen efforts to further improve its legal system after recording many achievements in this regard last year, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, the top legislature, said on Monday.
Top legislature will review a draft legal revision this week that clarifies the nature and status of the State Council, China's Cabinet, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second meeting of the 14th National People's Congress, said on Monday.
China opposes any attempt to attack its business environment by misreading the country's Counter-Espionage Law, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, told a news conference on Monday.
A law on foreign relations passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, in June stressed that China's sovereignty and territorial integrity must not be harmed. That law came into effect on July 1.
The charges include illegally making profits for friends or relatives, discounting stocks at low prices and selling assets of the enterprise, according to the revised law, which is now in effect.