Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the 66th meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2026.
The major revision, the law's first in three decades, was passed after a third reading at a session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, which runs from Monday to Thursday.
Top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt a law on social assistance, aimed at strengthening basic living support and providing a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
China is planning to improve its maternity insurance system and expand coverage, according to a draft law recently reviewed by the legislators.
A draft revision to the Law on State-Owned Assets of Enterprises was submitted on Monday to a standing committee session of China's top legislature for its first reading, marking the first major overhaul of the legislation since it took effect nearly 17 years ago.
Lawmakers are advancing a draft law aimed at strengthening basic living support and building a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
Top legislature on Monday advanced a draft revision to the Prison Law for a third reading, moving a step closer to adopting changes designed to strengthen inmate rehabilitation and facilitate reintegration into society.
Lawmakers are revising a provision in the draft healthcare security law to specify that the country will improve the maternity insurance system and broaden its coverage.