Process for new statutes amended

China is poised to take a giant stride in bolstering the rule of law as the country's top legislature considers what is expected to be the final reading of a draft amendment to the Law on Legislation.

"The revisions are expected to improve the legislative system, raise the quality and efficiency of legislation, maintain the unity of the legal system of the country, establish a sound system of laws, modernize China's governance system and capacity for governance and build the country under a socialist rule of law," said Li Jianguo, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, in explaining the draft to deputies.

Proposed revisions to the law were announced at the annual plenary session of the NPC on Sunday. Nearly 3,000 deputies will discuss the revisions and vote on March 15.