You’ve probably heard that China is imposing a tax on condoms to increase birth rates. While based on recent legal changes, the story is pretty

You’ve probably heard that China is imposing a tax on condoms to increase birth rates. While based on recent legal changes, the story is pretty

Texts, legislative records, translations (if any), and related coverage of China's People's Police Law. - People's Police Law of the People’s Republic of C

As we bid farewell to 2025, we reflect on the work of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and of this publication over the past year.

Texts, legislative records, translations (if any), and related coverage of China's Fisheries Law. - Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China中华人民共和国渔业法 (adopted Jan. 20, 1986, effe

As we bid farewell to 2025, we reflect on the work of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and of this publication over the past year.

The following laws take effect on January 1: Value-Added Tax Law [增值税法] (adopted on Dec. 25, 2024); revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law [治安管理处罚法] (adopted on June 27, 2025); National Parks Law [国家公园法] (adopted on Sept. 12, 2025); amendment to the Villagers' Committees Organic Law [村民委员会组织法] (adopted on Oct. 28, 2025); revised Urban Residents' Committees Organic Law [城市居民委员会组织法] (adopted on Oct.

The following laws take effect on January 1: Value-Added Tax Law [增值税法] (adopted on Dec. 25, 2024); revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law [治安管理处罚法] (adopted on June 27, 2025); National Parks Law [国家公园法] (adopted on Sept. 12, 2025); amendment to the Villagers' Committees Organic Law [村民委员会组织法] (adopted on Oct. 28, 2025); revised Urban Residents' Committees Organic Law [城市居民委员会组织法] (adopted on Oct.

Texts, legislative records, translations (if any), and related coverage of China's Fisheries Law. - Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China中华人民共和国渔业法 (adopted Jan. 20, 1986, effe

China's national legislature is seeking public comment on 8 bills through January 25, 2026 or later.

Officials reject claims of special-interest influence and say new sealing requirement results in no substantive change.

A preview of the December 2025 session of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC).

A preview of the December 2025 session of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC).

Texts, legislative records, translations (if any), and related coverage of China's Blood Donation Law. - Blood Donation Law of the People’s Republic of China中华人民共和国献血法 (adopted Dec. 29, 199

Setting aside the conspiracy theories, the controversy exposes flaws in the legislature’s mechanisms for consulting and informing the public.

Setting aside the conspiracy theories, the controversy exposes flaws in the legislature’s mechanisms for consulting and informing the public.

Setting aside the conspiracy theories, the controversy exposes flaws in the legislature’s mechanisms for consulting and informing the public.

A preview of the December 2025 session of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC).

Also: Food Safety Law amendments on liquid infant formula & bulk transport of liquid foods. New laws on responding to public health emergencies and popularizing the law. Chinese law database upgraded.

The amendment to the Food Safety Law (adopted on Sept. 12, 2025) takes effect on December 1. The 14th NPC Standing Committee is expected to convene for its nineteenth session in late December. The

Also: Food Safety Law amendments on liquid infant formula & bulk transport of liquid foods. New laws on responding to public health emergencies and popularizing the law. Chinese law database upgraded.