Hey everyone! Today (Saturday, December 27, 2025) in Beijing, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee wrapped up its 19th session. Here’s the quick scoop:
- Green-lit laws: safety rules for hazardous chemicals, updated fisheries regulations, tweaks to civil aviation law, a standard Chinese language law, and revisions to foreign trade rules.
- Official stamps: President Xi Jinping signed six presidential orders to make these laws official. 🖋️
- Other updates: they approved an interpretation of article 292 of the Criminal Procedure Law and reviewed reports on deputies’ proposals and personnel qualifications.
- Coming soon: a draft environmental code, a law to boost ethnic unity, and a national development planning bill are set for the 4th session next year.
Quick explainer: The NPC Standing Committee acts as the engine that keeps China’s lawmaking on track between the big annual NPC meetings.
The 4th session of the 14th NPC is scheduled for March 5, 2026, in Beijing. Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, called on lawmakers to gear up for a packed agenda covering everything from environmental action 🌱 to social unity and economic planning.
Bottom line: China’s top legislature is on the move, shaping rules that could affect your next flight, the food on your table, and even how companies operate. Stay tuned for updates as we track the 2026 agenda! 👀
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China's top legislature concludes standing committee session
cgtn.com
