Top legislature hears reports on legal deliberations

China's top legislature on Thursday heard several reports on the deliberation of bills and drafts at its chairpersons' meeting, according to a statement issued after the meeting.

Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, presided over the meeting.

Li Fei, chairman of the NPC's Constitution and Law Committee, introduced the review results of the draft e-commerce and soil pollution and control laws, and draft amendments to the Individual Income Tax Law.

Zhang Yesui, chairman of the NPC's Foreign Affairs Committee, reported on review results on a treaty of extradition between China and Barbados.

Yang Zhenwu, secretary-general of the NPC Standing Committee, made reports on deputy qualifications, as well as official appointments and dismissals.

The reports will be submitted for review at the ongoing bimonthly session of the NPC Standing Committee running from Monday to Friday.