China weighs legal amendment to enhance governance

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.

Highlights of draft amendment to organic law

National legislature starts 2nd plenary meeting of annual session

The fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, started its second plenary meeting Tuesday.

China to further develop laws related to foreign affairs

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.

Revision of Circular Economy Promotion Law on the way

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 attend deliberations at annual legislative session

Senior leaders on Saturday attended deliberations at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Revision promotes greater unity in lawmaking

Last year, the standing committee of the Xiangyang people's congress, the local legislature, worked with legislative bodies from three other local authorities in Hubei to conduct research on legislation. As a result, they jointly formulated regulations to strengthen environmental protection in the north of the province, He said.

NPC aims to make diversity key priority

The new National People's Congress, to be elected before next January, should have a wide representation of people from all walks of life with more women and grassroots-level deputies, according to a draft election decision unveiled on Saturday.