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Chinese Legislators Endorse Three Laws

Chinese lawmakers have endorsed laws on citizens' new ID cards, port facilities and the prevention of radioactive pollution. They also ratified China's decision to join the Treaty of Amity and Co-operation in Southeast Asia.


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Chinese lawmakers have endorsed laws on citizens' new ID cards, port facilities and the prevention of radioactive pollution.

They also ratified China's decision to join the Treaty of Amity and Co-operation in Southeast Asia.

The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress made these decisions Saturday at the close of its six day bi-monthly meeting.

Chinese citizens will soon have new ID cards with magnetic strip technology. 154 lawmakers voted in favor of the law on citizen's ID cards Saturday after four readings.

The motion was given an overwhelming endorsement. The new law will also tighten punishment for illegal activities related to ID cards.

The lawmakers also approved the law on the prevention of radioactive pollution after three reviews. The law stipulates that the public have the right to be well informed of radiation pollution and measures for its prevention.

During Saturday's meeting, NPC Chairman Wu Bangguo stressed the need to educate the public about the work of China's legislature. In closing remarks he said the SARS epidemic has given pause for thought.

Wu said, "SARS has not only strengthened the implementation of the law on the prevention and control of Contagious Diseases, but has also been an education for all of us. It will profoundly influence public awareness of the law. We learned that the best legislative education is social practice. "

Wu noted that the law must be applied to efficiently solve social issues. Lawmakers also ratified the State Council's motion on joining the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation In Southeast Asia. The approval makes China the first big country outside Southeast Asia to join the treaty.


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