A lawmaker proposed reduction of the scope of state secrets on Tuesday while discussing a draft Counterespionage Law aimed at more comprehensive state security.
A draft amendment to modify the criteria for imposing penalties on criminals found guilty of corruption and bribes came at the right time.
China will set up an anti-terrorism intelligence gathering center to coordinate and streamline intelligence gathering in the field, according to a draft law submitted for reading on Monday.
The lawmakers are mulling revising the Criminal Law to crack down more heavily on terrorism.
China plans to designate December 4 as national Constitution Day amid efforts to advance the rule of law.
The lawmakers are considering removing the death penalty as punishment for nine crimes, including smuggling weapons and nuclear materials.
The top legislature started its bimonthly meeting on Monday, with lawmakers considering draft laws and amendments regarding death penalty, counterespionage and anti-terrorism.
Lawmakers called for a complete ban on tobacco advertisements when discussing an Advertisement Law bill on Saturday.