Published: 14:44, May 14, 2025
China's State Council outlines legislative priorities for 2025
By Xinhua
The closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

The General Office of the State Council has unveiled its legislative agenda for 2025, with a focus on strengthening legislation in key sectors, emerging industries, and areas involving foreign affairs.

In its push for high-quality development and a high-standard socialist market economy, the legislative plan lists draft laws, including the national development planning law and the financial law.

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As part of efforts to improve governance and promote rule-based administration, the State Council is set to introduce regulations on the sharing of government data, among others.

To enhance public well-being, the legislative plan includes draft laws such as the social assistance law and the medical insurance law.

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The plan also includes draft amendments to the Food Safety Law and the Prison Law.

To bolster legal frameworks related to foreign affairs, the agenda includes a proposed revision to the Foreign Trade Law and new rules for implementing China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.