"This means China would have to cut its energy consumption per unit of GDP by at least 3.9 percent each year for the next two years to achieve that goal," Lu said on the sidelines of a bimonthly NPC session.
"The bill adds more items to set up a unified standard in monitoring key polluted areas, and we will encourage clean energy and the recycling of resources." Zhang said.
A draft interpretation to China's criminal procedure law was tabled for reading on Monday to clear up ambiguities in juvenile cases.
A draft amendment to China's Environmental Protection Law was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) for its fourth reading on Monday, proposing heavier punishments for law violations.
The top legislature is considering to give the greenlight to bond sales by local governments at provincial levels, but under strict conditions.
The top legislature on Monday reviewed a draft law on navigation channels in a bid to better manage and protect the country's waterways.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, on Thursday released its legislation plan for the year.
The top legislature decided on Monday to consider a series of draft laws, amendments and bills later this month, including a much anticipated draft revision of environmental protection law.