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China Passes Landmark Medical Security Law
China's first dedicated Medical Security Law establishes a legal framework for universal healthcare, covering insurance and anti-fraud measures.
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Politics
China's NPC Passes Five Laws, Removes Top Military Leaders
China's top legislature passes five laws, approves personnel changes, and removes two senior military officials from the Central Military Commission.
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LegalChina
China Overhauls Road Safety Law with First Major Revision
China's first comprehensive Road Traffic Safety Law overhaul establishes autonomous vehicle liability rules and targets distracted driving.
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Legal PolicyPolitics
China's Cross-Border Corruption Law Draft Reviewed
China's draft anti-cross-border corruption law, submitted for first review at the NPC Standing Committee, aims to strengthen legal tools against graft.
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Politics
China's NPC to Review Sweeping Legislative Agenda
China's top legislature prepares for its 24th session with eight draft laws, from medical security to anti-cross-border corruption.
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EnvironmentLaw
China's Landmark Ecological Environment Code Takes Effect
China's first Ecological Environment Code takes effect, unifying 30+ environmental laws into one landmark legal framework for ecological governance.
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LegalChina
Macau Adds 13 Substances to Drug Control List
Macau's Legislative Assembly passes drug law amendment adding 13 substances to controlled list, including 6 UN-designated drugs and 7 etomidate analogs.
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EnvironmentPolitics
China's Ecological Environment Code Takes Effect
China's Ecological Environment Code takes effect Aug 15, integrating 10 environmental laws into a unified legal framework for ecological protection.
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Law & SocietyTechnology
China Unveils First Anti-Cyberbullying Law Draft
China's first anti-cyberbullying law draft targets evidence collection and rights protection, marking a shift to long-term rule of law.
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LawEconomy
Guangdong Enacts Landmark Consumer Protection Legislation
Guangdong enacts landmark consumer protection laws targeting big data price discrimination, elderly fraud, prepaid scams, and cross-border disputes.
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SocietyPolitics
Belgium Expands Stillborn Rights, Sparks Abortion Debate
Belgium's new draft law lets parents of stillborn children add a family name, but women's rights councils warn of risks to abortion rights.
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SocietyChina
Chongqing enacts disaster evacuation and response law
Chongqing's new disaster evacuation law takes effect, empowering township governments to order immediate transfers during eight types of emergencies.
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PoliticsU.S. News
Hawaii Raises Truck Bed-Riding Age to 16 as Roads Get Faster
Hawaii raises the legal age for riding in pickup truck beds from 12 to 16, balancing safety concerns with a cherished island tradition.
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PoliticsUnited States
House Votes to End Daylight Saving Time, Senate Debate Ahead
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill now heads to the Senate for an uncertain vote.
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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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