Archive - NPC Observer Monthly

Unpacking Proposed Changes to the State Council’s Regulation-Making Procedures

The draft is open for public comment through July 5, 2025.

Jun 26 •

May 2025: The Case of Dwindling NPC Delegate Bills

Also: Chinese legislature's 2025 work priorities and work plans. Plus: first look at delegates' legislative proposals this year.

Jun 12 •

May 2025

April 2025: COVID-19 and China’s Newly Revised Infectious Diseases Law

The revision improves interagency coordination & disease reporting, expands local government authority, limits use of severest restrictions, and…

May 22 •

April 2025

Delaying Retirement via Procedural Shortcut: The Fragile Promises of China’s Lawmaking Reforms

The NPCSC enacted controversial retirement reforms without following the typical legislative process, laying bare the fragility of its commitment to…

Apr 28 •

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March 2025: Chinese Legislature’s Preliminary Agenda for 2025

Recap of 2025 NPC session. Amendments to Delegates Law. Plus: Preparations for 15th Five-Year Plan.

Apr 17 •

March 2025

February 2025

NPC Calendar: March 2025

A preview of China's national legislature's 2025 session

Feb 28 •

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Remedy vs. Time: Proposed Retroactivity Rules for China’s “Recording and Review” Process

When, if ever, should a decision invalidating a piece of legislation also undo the actions already carried out in accordance with that legislation?

Feb 24 •

January 2025

December 2024: Annual Report on NPC's Mechanism for Resolving Legislative Conflicts

New VAT law and amendments to Supervision Law. Plus: seven new legislative drafts.

Jan 24 •

December 2024

Year in Review: The NPC and the Observer in 2024

Stats and highlights of the past year

Dec 31, 2024 •

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