China’s national legislative body conducted comprehensive reviews of 2,309 regulatory documents and judicial interpretations throughout 2025, according to an official report presented to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC). The disclosure came during the committee’s ongoing session where the Legislative Affairs Commission delivered its annual assessment of record-filing and review procedures.
The constitutional review mechanism, designed to ensure legal compliance across all regulatory tiers, resulted in substantive revisions to numerous local regulations. One notable amendment involved ride-hailing vehicle standards, where a mandated minimum purchase price of 120,000 yuan (approximately $17,004) for commercial transport vehicles was modified following regulatory scrutiny.
The reporting period also witnessed remarkable civic engagement, with the commission receiving 6,705 review suggestions from Chinese citizens and organizations. This public participation mechanism allows ordinary citizens and institutional entities to propose legislative improvements directly to the nation’s highest legislative body.
The record-filing system represents a critical component of China’s legal framework, granting the NPC Standing Committee authority to examine regulations issued by local people’s congresses, judicial organs, and administrative bodies. This process ensures all regulatory instruments align with national laws and constitutional principles, maintaining legal coherence across China’s vast governance system.