PoliticsUS
House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117, advancing legislation to end twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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PoliticsEconomy
Housing Bill Becomes Law After Trump Refuses to Sign
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law automatically at midnight after President Trump refused to sign it, marking a rare constitutional maneuver.
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PoliticsLaw
China's Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect, Reshaping Policy
China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law took effect July 1, providing a legal framework for ethnic integration and national solidarity.
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SocietyPolitics
China Social Assistance Law Takes Effect, Boosts Safety Net
China's Social Assistance Law took effect July 1, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for social welfare after a 31-year journey.
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PoliticsEconomy
China's NPC Advances Landmark Financial Law in Major Session
China's top legislature concludes its 23rd session, reviewing landmark financial legislation, unified market reforms, and lawyer law amendments.
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PoliticsLegislation
China's Top Legislature Advances Four Major Laws in Session
China's NPC Standing Committee reviews four major proposals: unified market reforms, ethnic unity law, PBOC revisions, and lawyers law amendments.
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Politics & LawEconomy
China Reviews Landmark Financial Law and Procurement Reforms
China's NPC reviews draft Financial Law and Government Procurement Law revision, a major step toward unified financial regulation.
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SocietyLaw
Fujian Enacts First Law Protecting Overseas Chinese Heritage
Fujian Province passes China's first provincial law protecting overseas Chinese heritage, covering 2,633+ sites and filling a critical legal gap.
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Public Health
China's Smoking Control Push: Legislation and Innovation
Chinese regions explore legislative reforms, digital enforcement, and flexible governance to strengthen public smoking control ahead of 2030.
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PoliticsSocial Policy
New York Passes Bill Replacing 'Mother' and 'Father' in Law
New York Democrats pass legislation replacing 'mother' and 'father' with gender-neutral terms in family law. The bill awaits Governor Hochul's signature.
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JusticeTechnology
Belgium Lets Online Bullying Victims Request Perpetrator ID
Belgium approves new law letting online bullying victims request anonymous perpetrators' identities through the Telecommunications Ombudsman Service.
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PoliticsLegislation
China's NPC Unveils 2026 Legislative Agenda With 34 Bills
China's NPC announces 34 bills for 2026 review, including financial reform laws, criminal procedure revisions, and a new anti-corruption law.
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