The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) concluded its 16th session in Beijing on Friday.
At the closing meeting, lawmakers voted to adopt the revised Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security, and the revised Law against Unfair Competition.
President Xi Jinping signed two presidential orders to promulgate the two revised laws.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, presided over the closing meeting.
The meeting adopted a decision by the NPC Standing Committee to ratify the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed).
Lawmakers approved the central government's final accounts for 2024.
They also approved a report on deputy qualifications and passed other personnel-related bills.
Addressing the closing meeting, Zhao stressed the need to earnestly carry out the education campaign on implementing the Party central leadership's "eight-point decision" on improving work conduct, in a bid to promote high-quality development of the work of people's congresses.
He also urged efforts to practice whole-process people's democracy, consciously accept public oversight, and maintain close ties with the people.
Lawmakers should foster strong awareness of the rule of law, remain loyal to the Constitution, strictly follow legal procedures, and faithfully perform their statutory duties, Zhao said.
Zhao presided over a lecture for lawmakers after the closing meeting.
On Friday morning, the 14th NPC Standing Committee held an oath-taking ceremony to pledge allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
China's top legislature concludes standing committee session
China's top legislature concludes standing committee session
The statement of U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the urgency for reforming global governance, according to a poll from China Global Television Network (CGTN) on Friday.
"I don't need international law," said Trump during an with The New York Times this week, days after the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the forcible seizure of President Nicolas Maduro. This statement perfectly captures Washington's unilateral and hegemonic trajectory. The New York Times observed that Trump's assessment of his own freedom to use any instrument of military, economic or political power to cement American supremacy was the most blunt acknowledgment yet of his world-view.
In a global public opinion poll conducted by CGTN, 93.5 percent of respondents expressed belief that the U.S., by pursuing unilateralism, has placed itself in opposition to the international community. Also, 91.7 percent think that reforming the global governance system is an urgent priority.
On Wednesday the U.S. announced its withdrawal from 66 international organizations, setting a new record for its retreat from multilateral commitments. These organizations span climate, energy, and global governance, among other fields. Trump argues that their operations run counter to U.S. national interests, sovereignty, and economic prosperity.
In response, 84.1 percent of respondents were not surprised by the U.S. move. Meanwhile, 88.9 percent viewed it as another radical step under the "America First" doctrine. In addition, 93 percent believed the U.S. approach of using international systems when beneficial and abandoning them when not severely undermines the existing international order and global fairness and justice. Also, 88.3 percent noted that the U.S. withdrawals once again expose it as an irresponsible major power, dealing a significant blow to its international reputation. Furthermore, 88.5 percent believe the U.S. withdrawals reflect its negative attitude toward global governance.
The recent episode of unilateral and bullying actions by the U.S. government has sparked widespread alarm and discontent within the international community. Washington's adherence to the law of the jungle where "might is right" is severely undermining the global governance system. In the poll, 89.9 percent of respondents agreed that multilateralism, based on coordination and cooperation, remains key to addressing current global governance challenges. Meanwhile, 94.4 percent believe it is crucial to advance the reform of the global governance system, uphold international rule of law, and enhance the effectiveness of multilateral mechanisms. Moreover, 90 percent think major powers should shoulder greater responsibility and play a more constructive role in promoting global governance reform.
The poll was conducted across CGTN platforms in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian languages, attracting 24,000 responses within 24 hours.
Trump says 'I don't need international law,' highlighting urgency for reforming global governance: CGTN poll
