A draft revision to the National Defense Mobilization Law, which has been in effect for nearly 16 years, was submitted Monday to a standing committee session of the top legislature for its first reading.
China plans to strengthen water body protection by establishing a regular census system for rivers and lakes and introducing a target-based management system to ensure flows that meet basic ecological needs.
A draft revision to the Law on State-Owned Assets of Enterprises, which has been in effect for nearly 17 years, was submitted Monday to a standing committee session of the top legislature for its first reading.
On April 21, Xiao Jie, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, met in Beijing with Vice-President of the European Parliament Younous Omarjee, who is visiting China upon invitation.
Several laws concerning foreign affairs are expected to be formulated this year, with the aim to further strengthen construction of China's legal framework regarding international matters, said an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature.
Lawmakers are considering a provision in the draft healthcare security law to clarify that the country will improve the maternity insurance system and expand its coverage.
Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo in Beijing on Tuesday.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), met with Vice-President of the European Parliament Younous Omarjee in Beijing on Tuesday.