Chinese legislators are channeling significant attention toward establishing legal frameworks for cutting-edge technological sectors during the current National People’s Congress session. According to the session’s secretariat, an overwhelming majority of the 226 motions submitted by NPC deputies focus on legislative priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), with particular emphasis on building China’s modern industrial system.
Guo Zhenhua, head of the motions work group, revealed that more than two-thirds of proposals target legal establishment or amendment to strengthen technological self-reliance and develop a high-standard socialist market economy. The legislative push specifically addresses artificial intelligence governance, digital economy regulations, low-altitude economic development, and national laboratory operations.
Beyond emerging technologies, deputies have advocated for revisions to existing legislation including the Patent Law to accelerate the transformation of scientific achievements into practical applications. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and industrial implementation.
Concurrently, social welfare concerns feature prominently in the legislative agenda. Sixty-six motions address quality-of-life improvements including traffic safety enhancements, comprehensive elderly care services, and protection for workers in emerging employment sectors such as ride-hailing and delivery services.
The secretariat additionally reported receiving over 7,000 suggestions covering broader policy areas including internet economy development, green energy transition, agricultural智能化services, and combating online misinformation and telecommunications fraud. Unlike formal motions, these suggestions represent advisory opinions for government departments rather than items requiring NPC review.