China's top legislator urges effective implementation of new laws

Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, speaks at a meeting with NPC deputies sitting in on the sixth session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Tuesday called for full and effective implementation of the newly adopted Patriotic Education Law and the revised Marine Environment Protection Law.

Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, made the remarks at the closing meeting of the sixth session of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC.

He said the Patriotic Education Law is of great significance for the people to carry forward the patriotic spirit and forge a mighty force for building a strong China and realizing national rejuvenation.

Zhao said the newly revised Marine Environment Protection Law reinforces the legal guarantee for stepping up efforts to build China into a strong maritime country.

Noting that the session heard reports on enforcing the Wetlands Protection Law and the Law on Scientific and Technological Progress, Zhao called for efforts to urge parties concerned to rectify problems and improve work and institutions.

The meeting issued a written report on the NPC joining the Central American Parliament as a permanent observer, Zhao noted, adding that this represents a major breakthrough in the diplomatic struggle related to Taiwan under the leadership of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and once again demonstrates that the one-China principle is the overriding trend.

Based on its functions and advantages, the NPC should further improve its foreign exchanges to support the development of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, Zhao said.

Zhao held a meeting with NPC deputies who sat in on the session before the closing meeting, where he called on NPC deputies to earnestly perform their duties and lead by example to serve the country.

He urged efforts to translate patriotic enthusiasm into concrete actions and build cultural confidence and strength.

Zhao also chaired a meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee before the closing meeting.