A bilingual report outlining last year's legal developments in China was released on Monday, marking a significant advancement in the nation's ongoing efforts to strengthen the rule of law. This marks the 18th consecutive year such a report has been released both in China and abroad.
The Chinese-English Annual Report on the Rule of Law in China (2025), prepared under the auspices of the China Law Society, highlights major achievements across various legal domains, including legislation, administration, and justice. It places particular emphasis on the protection of intellectual property, human rights, environmental and ecological issues, and foreign affairs.
According to the report, in 2025, the National People's Congress (NPC) and its Standing Committee enacted six new laws and amended 15 existing ones. By the end of the year, China had a total of 308 effective laws in place.
