China promptly strengthened legislation and law enforcement to provide solid legal guarantees in the fight against COVID-19 after its initial outbreak, officials said at a news conference on Thursday.
Wang Dongming, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), stressed the importance of implementing decisions and plans for reform and opening-up, promoting effective enforcement of the Foreign Investment Law, and advancing high-quality economic development.
A team led by Wan Exiang, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), inspected the enforcement of the Foreign Investment Law in Beijing on July 20 and 21.
A team led by Cao Jianming, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), inspected the enforcement of the law on promoting rural vitalization in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, from July 20 to 23.
A team led by Ding Zhongli, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), inspected the enforcement of the Yangtze River Protection Law in Northwest China's Qinghai province from July 17 to 20.
According to the draft, courts will be allowed to impose a continuous daily fine on those who fail to abide by verdicts, although it may be levied for no more than 180 days.
A team led by Shen Yueyue, vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), inspected the enforcement of the Yangtze River Protection Law in Central China's Hunan province, from July 15 to 18.
Senior lawmaker Wang Chen has stressed putting work relevant to the prevention and treatment of rare diseases on a more solid legal footing.