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More Chinese cities to get legislative powers
August 26, 2014
More Chinese cities will be given legislative powers, according to a draft amendment to the 2000 Legislation Law delivered to the country's top legislature for deliberation on Monday.
Budget bill tightens control of local government bonds
August 26, 2014
The draft revision to China's Budget Law, tabled for its fourth reading on Monday, requires funds raised through local government bonds to be used only for public service.
China clarifies citizens' rights to sue government
August 26, 2014
A bill that would make it easier for citizens to bring court cases against the government went up for a second review on Monday.
China serves up new food safety penalties
June 24, 2014
A revision to China's Food Safety Law had its first reading on Monday and pledges tough sanctions for offenders, promising the strictest food safety supervision system.
China amends law to protect military facilities
June 24, 2014
A draft legal amendment to improve the security of military facilities was tabled for its second reading by the top legislature on Monday.
NPC to review food safety law
June 24, 2014
The NPC Standing Committee--the top legislature-- has begun its bi-monthly session.A bill submitted by the Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuratorate on fast-track arbitration trials in certain parts of China will also be considered.
Lawmakers urge harsher punishment on air polluters
April 28, 2014
The lawmakers on Saturday asked to speed up revisions to the country's air pollution prevention and control law, suggesting heavier punishment to air polluters.
China ratifies WIPO audiovisual treaty
April 25, 2014
The top legislature on Thursday ratified the Beijing Treaty on audiovisual performances, a document overseen by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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