China will upgrade its legal toolkit and develop a more complete system of laws and regulations related to foreign affairs to safeguard national security by rule of law, Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said on Tuesday.
The Environmental Protection and Resources Conservation Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) is currently carrying out research, discussion and drafting of the law for comprehensive utilization of resources.
Senior leaders on Saturday attended deliberations at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).
Last year, the standing committee of the Xiangyang people's congress, the local legislature, worked with legislative bodies from three other local authorities in Hubei to conduct research on legislation. As a result, they jointly formulated regulations to strengthen environmental protection in the north of the province, He said.
The new National People's Congress, to be elected before next January, should have a wide representation of people from all walks of life with more women and grassroots-level deputies, according to a draft election decision unveiled on Saturday.
In optimizing the structure of government spending, China will provide priority support for key projects that have been included in the 14th Five-Year Plan and specific plans in key areas, according to a draft budget report submitted to China's top legislature on Saturday.
The National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature, on Saturday deliberated a draft decision on the number of deputies to the 14th NPC and their election.