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China's landmark Ecological and Environmental Code takes effect to drive green modernization
China took a major step toward green modernization on Saturday as its landmark Ecological and Environmental Code officially came into force, further strengthening the legal foundation for the harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.
August 15, 2026 -
China adopts landmark legislation to propel green modernization
China's top legislature on Thursday passed the landmark Ecological and Environmental Code, laying a solid legal cornerstone for pursuing Chinese modernization with human-nature harmony as a distinctive feature.
March 12, 2026 China's draft environmental code submitted to NPC annual session for deliberation
Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, on Thursday delivered explanatory remarks on a draft environmental code submitted to the fourth session of the 14th NPC for deliberation.
March 5, 2026-
Lawmakers review draft environmental code in major green legislative push
Chinese lawmakers on Thursday began deliberating on a draft environmental code that will mark a new stage in the country's pursuit of a modernization of human-nature harmony by the rule of law.
March 5, 2026 China's environmental code to consolidate legal foundation for modernization featuring human-nature harmony: spokesperson
An environmental code will further forge a solid legal foundation for China to achieve modernization with harmony between humanity and nature, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
March 4, 2026-
China mulls greater international cooperation with draft environmental code
China is considering provisions to boost international cooperation in areas such as marine ecological protection, deep-sea and polar research, and desertification control with its draft environmental code.
December 19, 2025
