Over the weekend, China's top lawmakers gathered to tackle some serious stuff, and the decisions they made might just shake things up! 🚀
Zhao Leji, the big cheese at the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, was in the mix as they delved into reports that span from environmental protection to economic reforms.
Saving the Yellow River 🌊
First up, they dove into a report on enforcing the Yellow River Protection Law. This isn't just any river; it's known as the \"Mother River\" in China! 🌏 The lawmakers are pushing for better laws to safeguard this iconic river and restore the ecosystem in its basin. Talk about making waves in environmental protection! 🌱
Overhauling State-Owned Assets 💼
They didn't stop there. A report on the Law on State-Owned Assets of Enterprises proposed setting up new mechanisms for how state-owned businesses and capital are managed. It's all about making the economy more efficient and transparent. Cha-ching! 💰
Cracking Down on Corruption 🕵️♂️
Corruption? Not on their watch! An audit rectification report revealed that by the end of September, a whopping 538 billion yuan (that's about $74.8 billion!) was involved in the rectification process. Plus, over 2,800 people were held accountable. That's some serious action! 💪
Disaster Prevention and More 🌪️
The committee also discussed how to better allocate funds for disaster prevention, mitigation, and emergency management. With proposals to improve fiscal policies and optimize fund allocation, they're gearing up to handle any storms that come their way. ⛈️
And that's not all—reports on farmland protection, legislative recording and review, and addressing misconduct among the people were also on the agenda. These lawmakers are on a roll! 🎢
It's clear that China's leaders are taking big steps to address key issues affecting their nation. Stay tuned to see how these developments unfold! 📺
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Chinese lawmakers hear reports at NPC standing committee session
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