China is considering provisions to boost international cooperation in areas such as marine ecological protection, deep-sea and polar research, and desertification control with its draft environmental code.
Given that accidents involving hazardous chemicals still occur frequently in some areas, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, said on Friday that a draft law is ready to strengthen measures addressing the issue.
A draft law on civil aviation that proposes the inclusion of airworthiness certification for unmanned aerial vehicles is to be reviewed by lawmakers, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, announced on Friday.
It stresses that legislation should be advanced in a scientific manner, with a greater focus on key areas, such as national security, public health, technological innovation and environmental protection.
The newly amended Maritime Law will help advance the high-quality development of China's shipping and trade sector, strengthen marine environmental protection and promote high-level opening-up, an official said.
China's newly revised Cybersecurity Law, passed on Tuesday by national legislators, will take effect on Jan 1, spelling out national support for basic artificial intelligence research and development while strengthening penalties for violations.
Top legislature on Tuesday passed the country's newly revised Maritime Law, which will take effect on May 1, 2026.
Top legislature on Tuesday passed an amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law, broadening the scope of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) subject to the environmental protection tax in a bid to strengthen air pollution control.