Heads up! The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) wrapped up its 19th session this past Saturday in Beijing, rolling out a series of new laws and revisions that will touch everything from safety rules to trade policies across the Chinese mainland. 📜✨
Here's the lowdown on what got the green light:
- Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals Law ⚗️
- Fisheries Law revisions 🐟
- Civil Aviation Law updates ✈️
- Standard Spoken and Written Chinese Language Law 📚
- Foreign Trade Law amendments 🌐
- Report on legislative review and cleanup 🧹
President Xi Jinping sealed the deal with six presidential orders, officially enacting these changes. At the helm of the session, Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, guided lawmakers through votes and discussions.
Looking ahead, three big drafts are set to head to the next NPC session: the environmental code, the law on promoting ethnic unity and progress, and the national development planning law. Mark your calendars: the fourth session of the 14th NPC kicks off in Beijing on March 5, 2026. 🗓️
During the closing meeting, attendees also approved:
- An interpretation of article 292 of the Criminal Procedure Law 👩⚖️
- Reports on deputies' proposals and qualifications ✅
Zhao Leji emphasized careful prep for 2026, from legislation to foreign affairs. He even hosted a Council of Chairpersons meeting and gave lawmakers a post-session lecture—talk about a power-packed wrap-up! 💪
This session sets the tone for next year's legal agenda. Stay tuned to see how these laws shape life and business on the Chinese mainland. 🚀
Reference(s):
China's top legislature concludes standing committee session
cgtn.com
