China's top legislator Zhao Leji held talks with Adel Al Asoomi, speaker of the Arab Parliament, on Monday in Beijing, calling for enhanced exchanges between the two legislative bodies.
Taking effect on Friday, the law makes it clear that China encourages the compilation and publication of textbooks in Braille or in versions for those with poor vision to provide better reading conditions for blind or visually challenged students.
The fragile environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will receive better legal protection, with the regional legislative body announcing the implementation of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Ecological Protection Law starting on Sept 1.
Top legislator Zhao Leji on Thursday urged deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) to give full play to their roles and actively contribute to the country's food security.
Top legislature on Wednesday held a joint meeting to deliberate and inquire about a report on the work for ensuring national food security.
The top legislature is mulling a range of measures proposed by the central government to tackle "risk points" in the country's food supply system, including growing food in once-arid places, raising farm animals in high-rises, and creating seafood farms in deep oceans.
Lawmakers on Friday voted to adopt an amendment to the Civil Procedure Law.
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, started its fifth session Monday in Beijing.