The presidium of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) convened its second meeting on March 10, 2026, at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, marking a significant phase in the country’s annual legislative session. Presided over by Zhao Leji, executive chairman of the presidium and chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, the meeting set in motion the deliberation process for several critical legislative documents and national development plans.
The assembly determined to submit three major legislative revisions to NPC delegations for comprehensive review: an updated environmental code, a revised law promoting ethnic unity and progress, and an amended national development planning law. These legislative instruments represent China’s continued commitment to environmental governance, social harmony, and strategic economic direction.
Additionally, the presidium approved for delegation deliberation several draft resolutions concerning the government work report, the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development, the 2026 national economic and social development plan report, and the 2026 central and local budgets report. These documents collectively form the policy framework that will guide China’s development trajectory through the latter half of the 2020s.
Prior to the main presidium meeting, Zhao Leji conducted a meeting of the executive chairpersons, ensuring procedural efficiency and organizational coherence throughout the legislative process. The systematic approach to these deliberations reflects the structured nature of China’s legislative procedures and the importance placed on comprehensive review of national policies.