Get ready for a legislative marathon! 😎 From September 8-12, Beijing will host the 17th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature.
Presided over by Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, the Council of Chairpersons set the stage for a week of intense debates and decisions.
On the agenda: a lineup of draft laws covering everything from a new atomic energy law ⚛️ and a public health emergency response law 🚑 to a national parks law 🌳 and rules for the safety management of hazardous chemicals 🧪.
Lawmakers will also review amendments to boost key regulations like the Arbitration Law and the Prison Law, plus proposals to tweak the Cybersecurity Law and finalize an extradition treaty with Serbia 🤝.
Big picture reports from the State Council will take center stage too, including the 2025 plan for national economic and social development, the latest budget execution review, and a deep dive into government debt management for 2024.
Finally, expect insights from the NPC Financial and Economic Affairs Committee’s analysis of this year’s economic performance and a report on handling public complaints since February 2025. Stay tuned as these developments unfold! 📢
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
