NPC urged to uphold Constitution

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China's top legislator called on lawmakers on Tuesday to firmly uphold the Constitution and fulfill their duties to be representatives of the people.

Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress, said the rapid development of the Communist Party of China and the country has raised higher requirement for the work of the NPC. He asked legislators to clearly realize their obligations and exercise the power of legislation and supervision according to law.