New law to stamp out domestic violence

2015-12-28 07:58:50

Chinese policymakers approved the nation's first law against domestic violence, which "prohibits all forms of domestic violence".

Policymakers drop legal ban on surrogacy

2015-12-28 07:51:08

A proposed legal ban on the use of surrogate mothers has been scrapped after lawmakers raised objections over the effectiveness of such a move.

China adopts first counter-terrorism law in history

2015-12-28 07:35:43

China's top legislature on Sunday adopted the country's first counter-terrorism law in the latest attempt to address terrorism at home and help maintain world security.

Newly passed laws pave way for a safer society

2015-12-28 07:16:05

A series of laws have been passed by the National People's Congress Standing Committee that focus on protecting lives and making life easier for citizens.

Top 10 policy changes in China in 2015

2015-12-28 07:05:22

From the two-child policy to a unified pension system, from household permits for all to the delayed retirement age, all these policies will make a difference to the nation.

China passes law amendment to fight academic misconduct

2015-12-27 21:26:46

China's top legislature on Sunday adopted an amendment to the nation's Higher Education Law on academic misconduct.

New law allows PLA to undertake counterterror missions overseas

2015-12-27 21:26:38

A new Counterterrorism Law makes it legal for China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) to get involved in antiterror operations abroad.

China Telecom chairman Chang Xiaobing under investigation

2015-12-27 19:34:48

Chang,chairman of the country's third largest telecom carrier, is the highest level official from the sector under probe in the anti-graft campaign.

China Telecom chairman under probe

2015-12-27 17:50:22

Chang Xiaobing, former chairman of China Unicom and current chair of China Telecom, is being investigated for suspected "severe disciplinary violations," the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced Sunday.

China passes law amendments to boost bilingual teaching among ethnic minorities

2015-12-27 17:26:58

China's top legislature on Sunday adopted amendments to the nation's education-related laws to strengthen bilingual teaching among ethnic minorities and promote sound development of higher education.

China adopts law on awarding state medals, titles of honor

2015-12-27 17:26:49

China's top legislature on Sunday passed a legislation to introduce national medals and honorary titles for both citizens and foreigners.

China's top legislature to convene annual session on March 5

2015-12-27 17:26:39

The Fourth Session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, will convene in Beijing on March 5 next year.