A senior legislator has urged the government to pay more attention to the management of elevators in residential buildings as the safety risks they pose increase with age.
Top legislature has designated Aug 15 as National Ecology Day, as the country strives to enhance environmental conservation for the construction of an ecological civilization.
Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to pass a new law on building a barrier-free living environment, which will take effect on Sept 1, 2023.
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, started its third session Monday in Beijing.
Lawmakers are deliberating on a draft revision to the Marine Environment Protection Law with a new provision banning the discharge of radioactive wastewater, as part of efforts to intensify the management of pollutants that enter the ocean.
China's regional development has been more coordinated and balanced over the past decade, according to a report from the State Council.
The National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, is mulling to establish a new commission on work related to NPC deputies under its Standing Committee.
China is mulling a plan to designate Aug. 15 as its National Ecology Day to enhance public awareness and actions to protect the ecological environment.