China’s top legislature, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), commenced its 12th session on Monday in Beijing. The session was presided over by Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee.
The lawmakers gathered to review and deliberate on several important legislative drafts aimed at advancing the nation’s legal framework across various sectors. Among the key legislative items on the agenda were a draft preschool education law, which aims to strengthen early childhood education, and a draft revision to the Law on Protection of Cultural Relics, focusing on the preservation of China’s rich heritage.
Also under review were a draft revision to the Mineral Resources Law to better manage the country’s natural resources, a draft energy law designed to address energy production and consumption, and a draft revision to the Anti-Money Laundering Law to enhance financial security and combat illicit financial activities.
The committee members deliberated on draft amendments to the Law on Supervision by the Standing Committees of the People’s Congresses at All Levels, and the Law on Deputies to the National People’s Congress and the Local People’s Congresses at Various Levels. These amendments aim to improve legislative oversight and the roles of deputies within the congress system.
Further discussions included a draft revision to the Arbitration Law to streamline dispute resolution, a draft revision to the Maritime Law affecting maritime commerce and navigation, and a draft revision to the Law on Popularization of Science and Technology to promote innovation and public engagement in science.
In addition to legislative reviews, lawmakers considered a State Council bill on raising ceilings on local government debt to replace existing hidden debts, which could have significant implications for fiscal management at local levels. The session also covered several reports on handling proposals submitted by lawmakers, a deputy qualification report, and various personnel-related bills.
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