Amended law to boost maritime sector

Trademark Law being revised to protect IPs

Lawmakers are carrying out a new round of amendments to the Trademark Law to further strengthen the country's legal framework for intellectual property protection and address emerging challenges in the field.

Three questions answered about China's draft childcare services law

Lawmakers began reviewing the country's first draft childcare services law on Monday, a major legislative step to ease child-rearing burdens and cope with demographic challenges.

Land supply key to pushing recycling trade

A senior national legislator has urged the government to step up efforts to guarantee land supply for recycling facilities, promote eco-design and foster a green consumer market to further advance China's circular economy.

Govt departments work with NPC deputies to promote whole-process people's democracy

Many government departments have implemented various measures to enhance their communication with deputies to the National People's Congress, the top legislative body, in an effort to address concerns and promote whole-process people's democracy, according to a report reviewed by the NPC Standing Committee.

China plans to play a bigger role in Antarctic governance

Lawmakers are reviewing a draft law governing activities and environmental protection in Antarctica as the country steps up efforts to strengthen its polar capacity and participate more deeply in global governance of the continent.

China moves to legislate childcare services for first time, paving way for next generation's first steps

Lawmakers on Monday began reviewing a draft law on childcare services — the first law of its kind proposed — designed to regulate services, enhance legal protections for children under the age of 3, and strengthen policies supporting childbirth and parenting.

Lawmakers review draft revision to banking supervision and regulation law

Lawmakers have begun reviewing a draft revision to the nation's banking supervision and regulation law, with an eye to improving regulatory measures and enhancing the protection of consumer rights and interests.