The Legislative System of China
 
In China, the term "legislation" means specially defined activities by a specially appointed organ to work out, recognize and change laws and regulations by using its designated rights, following certain procedures and applying the necessary technique. China's current legislation system is one for the division of legislative power, which has many levels existing at the same time and is a combination of categories. It is under the unified leadership of the central authorities but also enjoys a certain degree of decentralization.
China's legislation includes the legislation of the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee, regulation making by the State Council and its relevant departments, as well as the legislation of ordinary localities, ethnic autonomous regions, special economic zones and special administrative regions.
China's Current Legislation Structure
The Legislative System
Legislation Structure
The Development of Contemporary Chinese Legislation
A New Turning Point
Legislation of the NPC and Its Standing Committee
Legislative Powers of the NPC
Legislative Procedures of the NPC
Legislation of the NPC Standing Committee
NPC Standing Committee's Legislative Competence
Legislative Procedures of the NPC Standing Committee
For a Better Legislative Institution
Creation of Regulations by the State Council and Its Departments
The Legislative Function of the State Council
The Scope of Regulation Making by the State Council
The Completion of the Legislation of the State Council
Regulation Making by Departments of the State Council
Local Legislation in China
Basic Principles of Local Legislation
General Local Legislative Power
Local Legislation in Ethnic Autonomous Areas
Legislation in Special Economic Zones and Special Administrative Regions
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