Amid a complicated global situation, China will continue to upgrade its legal toolkit and develop a more complete system of laws and regulations related to foreign affairs to safeguard national security by rule of law, the top legislator said on Tuesday.
China is mulling an amendment to a law on local legislatures and governments as part of the country's drive to modernize its governance system and capacity.
The fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, started its second plenary meeting Tuesday.
China will upgrade its legal toolkit and develop a more complete system of laws and regulations related to foreign affairs to safeguard national security by rule of law, Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on Tuesday.
The Environmental Protection and Resources Conservation Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) is currently carrying out research, discussion and drafting of the law for comprehensive utilization of resources.
Senior leaders on Saturday attended deliberations at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).