An official pardon is being considered for prisoners who meet a certain criteria, according to a draft decision submitted to the top legislature on Monday.
Seriously corrupt figures that have been given two-year suspended death sentences will face life imprisonment after the two years, if China adopts a proposal submitted to its top legislature on Monday.
It was submitted to lawmakers for its first reading at the bimonthly session of the NPC Standing Committee, which ran from June 24 to July 1.
A national Internet and information safeguard system will be established to level up its capability to protect cyber and information security, and enhance innovative research, development and application of Internet and information technology.
Chinese officials in state organs shall pledge allegiance to the Constitution when taking their posts, according to a decision adopted by the top legislature Wednesday.
The lawmakers on Tuesday urged governments to be prudent in restricting traffic access to roads to improve air quality, warning against abuse of public powers.
The top legislature on Wednesday adopted a new National Security Law, which highlighted cyber security and demanded the establishment of a coordinated, efficient crisis management system.
The top legislature on Wednesday approved a draft legal document that allows prosecutors to institute public interest litigation in civil and administrative cases.