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.
Zhang Dejiang (3rd R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), visits the standing committee of the people's congress of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2017.
The legislators hailed the country's draft environment tax law as "clear and practical," and called for improved rules on the use of tax revenue and penalties for tax frauds.