People's congress system a proven cornerstone of Chinese democracy

This system, established in 1954, has evolved over 70 years into a more functional and efficient institution, underpinning China's rapid economic development and long-term stability.

Deputy breathes new life into traditional bamboo industry

Yang Changqin, a National People's Congress deputy and a sixth-generation inheritor of the provincial intangible cultural heritage Chishui bamboo-weaving, has elevated traditional bamboo weaving to a fusion of practicality and artistic aesthetics.

Deputies strive to heed, meet people's needs

In recent years, lawmakers have also stepped up efforts to further uphold and improve the system by amending the Legislation Law and rules for members of the NPC Standing Committee, with the adoption of a decision on increasing reviews of normative documents to ensure that they are consistent with the Constitution.

Top legislator stresses breaking new ground in work of people's congresses

Textile worker weaves her path to National People’s Congress

From an ordinary textile worker to a national skills competition champion, then a two-term deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), Wang Xiaofei, senior technician of the Dezhou Hengfeng Group in Dezhou city, has gone through a journey of perseverance and dedication that has shaped her extraordinary path in life.

Legislative outreach offices highlight China's whole-process people's democracy

The establishment of local legislative outreach offices across the country was first proposed at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in 2014.

Top legislature concludes standing committee session

Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the 11th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 13, 2024. [Xinhua/Li Tao]

China's top legislator calls for enhanced exchanges with Kyrgyz parliament

China's top legislator Zhao Leji held talks with Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Shakiev on Friday in Beijing, calling for enhanced exchanges to provide the legal guarantee for deepening pragmatic cooperation.