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Beijing

Legislative meeting to open in capital

The 25th session of the 12th National People's Congress Standing Committee will be held from Dec 19 to 25 in Beijing, the Council of Chairmen of the 12th NPC Standing Committee said on Monday. A series of draft laws, such as the General Provisions of Civil Law, the Law on Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Environmental Protection Tax Law, will be reviewed during the session, the council said. It will also vote on some personnel changes.