Beijing, June 27: The 23rd session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded on Friday afternoon in Beijing, presided over by Chairman Zhao Lechi.
During this session, 11 bills and proposals were reviewed, with three successfully passed. The newly revised Trademark Law has tightened regulations on trademark registration, review, and management, providing a stronger legal framework for intellectual property protection. The amended Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Law aims to prevent audit fraud and enhance professional conduct and integrity for the healthy development of the industry. Additionally, a proposal granting jurisdiction over the Hong Kong side of the Huanggang Port and related extended areas will help better integrate Hong Kong into national development.
Zhao highlighted that the session reviewed the central financial audit reports for 2025 and approved the central financial accounts for that year. The government presented a report on the implementation of the “Eighth Five-Year” legal awareness campaign and discussed the construction of a national integrated market.
He emphasized that legal education and promotion are foundational pillars for comprehensive legal governance. The legal education and promotion law has established extensive provisions regarding the principles, content, subjects, and responsibilities of public legal education in the new era. Lawmakers should enhance clarity and promotion during the legislative process.
Zhao stated that comprehensive clarification during the legislative process is a vital reflection of public democracy. This should be implemented at all stages, including planning, research, drafting, soliciting opinions, consultation, and legislation, allowing the public to understand the background, objectives, content, and significance of laws. He called for new methods of legal promotion, including press conferences, spokesperson mechanisms, seminars, and explanatory articles, to effectively convey legal knowledge to the public.
He advocated for an “open-door” approach to increase public participation in law-making. Legislative plans, draft laws, and official texts should be made public in accordance with the law. Through mechanisms such as soliciting opinions, seminars, hearings, and grassroots legislative contact points, public opinions and insights should be widely incorporated. In response to social concerns, legislative suggestions should be thoroughly studied, providing positive guidance and building consensus by addressing doubts.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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