China's first foreign relations law, which was passed by the nation's top legislature on Wednesday, provides the necessary legal guarantees for the country to safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests amid increased foreign sanctions and restrictions, a senior Chinese diplomat said.
A senior legislator stressed the need for further efforts to fully understand and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization and important instructions of President Xi Jinping on wetlands protection.
A new commission has been established to deal with the affairs of deputies to National People's Congress, the top legislature, according to a decision adopted by the NPC Standing Committee at its latest session's closing ceremony on Wednesday.
During a news conference of the National People's Congress Standing Committee held in Beijing on Sunday, Zang Tiewei, spokesperson for the top legislature, highlighted the urgent need to crack down on fraudulent acts using artificial intelligence face-swap technology.
A senior legislator has urged the government to pay more attention to the management of elevators in residential buildings as the safety risks they pose increase with age.
Top legislature has designated Aug 15 as National Ecology Day, as the country strives to enhance environmental conservation for the construction of an ecological civilization.
Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to pass a new law on building a barrier-free living environment, which will take effect on Sept 1, 2023.
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, started its third session Monday in Beijing.