Following the adoption of a newly revised law, China will reinforce its public health system to ensure its improved capacity to tackle infectious diseases, especially those of unknown origin, an official from the top legislature said.
National lawmakers voted on Wednesday to adopt the country's first fundamental law specifically focusing on promoting the private economy, marking a significant step in revitalizing a sector that is key to growth and greatly boosting entrepreneurs' confidence and expectations.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presided over the closing meeting of the 15th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 30, 2025.
Top legislator Zhao Leji on Tuesday stressed fully implementing the newly amended Law on Deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and to the Local People's Congresses at Various Levels.
An oath-taking ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 30, following the conclusion of the 15th session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
Peng Qinghua, vice-chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, held talks with a delegation led by Dora Bakoyannis, chairperson of the Hellenic Parliamentary Standing Committee on National Defense and Foreign Affairs, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 25.
National lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt the country's first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector, underscoring support for a key part of the world's second-largest economy.
China continued to adopt a people-centered approach to legislation in 2024 and further advanced its human rights protection system, according to the Annual Report on the Rule of Law in China published by the Social Sciences Academic Press in April.